00:00Welcome back to mobile physio, where we help you stay mobile, powerful, and flexible.
00:05Today, we're diving into the walking lunge.
00:08One of the best exercises for strengthening your legs, glutes, and improving balance.
00:13Walking lunges target your quads, hamstrings, glutes, and even your core.
00:18They're great for improving functional movement and coordination,
00:21making them a perfect addition to your lower body workout.
00:24Let's start with the basic technique.
00:27Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart, shoulders back, and core engaged.
00:31Step-by-step instructions.
00:33Take a big step forward with your right leg, keeping your upper body straight.
00:37Lower your hips until both knees are bent at about a 90-degree angle.
00:41Your front knee should be directly above your ankle,
00:44and your back knee should hover just above the ground.
00:47Push off from your front heel to bring your back foot forward and repeat with the opposite leg.
00:51Focus on slow and controlled movements as you move forward.
00:54Common mistakes to avoid.
00:56Now, let's look at a few common mistakes to avoid.
00:59Keep your torso upright to prevent putting too much pressure on your lower back.
01:03Make sure your front knee stays in line with your toes.
01:07Don't let it cave.
01:09Inward.
01:10Take your time to engage the muscles properly.
01:12Variations and progressions.
01:14Once you've mastered the walking lunge,
01:16you can add a few variations to make it more challenging.
01:19Try reverse lunges for variety or hold dumbbells to increase the intensity.
01:24You can also add a twist to engage your core even more.
01:28Walking lunges will improve your lower body strength,
01:31help with better balance, and increase your range of motion.
01:34Plus, they're a great functional exercise that mimics real-life movements,
01:39helping you stay agile in everyday activities.
01:44That's it for today's video.
01:47I hope you learned something new about walking lunges.
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01:58Stay mobile, stay strong, and I'll see you in the next video.
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