We are on day 14 of our lastest Super Squats Challenge: jumping lunges. The goal of the first 30 days is to increase the number of lunges you do in 30 seconds by 25% from your baseline. For example, if you did 15 on your first day, the goal is to get to 18-19 by August 25th. Sounds like a lot but you can do it!
As has been mentioned, this is an energetic exercise that uses your abs, quads, and hamstrings, and gets your heart rate up very quickly. Balance is an issue for most everyone. To address that, as commenter Miss Anita ManBadly suggested, try holding yourself steady by putting one hand against the wall while doing your lunges parallel to the wall. Just be sure that you are not leaning into the wall, throwing your back and abs off center. You may also try holding on to a counter in front of you, or if you are at the gym, a smith bar machine can also provide stabilization.
PRO TIP: Focus on pushing through your front heel when jumping. This will help keep your knees properly aligned and also highlight your ever stronger quad muscles.
I was recently introduced to the healing powers of the foam roller. It’s useful both before and after a workout. It’s a non-force based way to stretch and massage those muscles that are getting worked doing this exercise, making it safer for you. The PB Elite Molded Foam Roller 3′ Long, 6″ Round
Congratulations to our original inspiration, Miss Lolo Jones on her fourth place finish at the Olympics. If you’re reading this Lolo, feel free to stop by and say hi! You have many fans here!
**As always, consult a physician, physical therapist or trainer before starting this exercise, especially if you have any kind of back or knee injury.**
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