Walking lunges not only work the back of the legs, but this exercise creates an active stretch for the hip flexors, making this an essential exercise for runners, cyclists, or anyone who sits for long periods of time.
- Stand upright, feet together, and take a controlled step forward with your right leg, lowering your hips toward the floor by bending both knees to 90-degree angles. The back knee should point toward but not touch the ground, and your front knee should be directly over the ankle.
- Press your right heel into the ground, and push off with your left foot to bring your left leg forward, stepping with control into a lunge on the other side. This completes two reps.
- Do 20 reps (10 on each leg).
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