How to Do Plyometric Lunges

Plyometric lunges are different from regular lunges because of the powerful, rapid movement involved. <br>In a regular lunge the focus is on stretching your body slowly, making sure your body position is correct. The focus is on slow warm up and strengthening. Although correct body position is important in the plyometric lunge, it also employs explosion movement to maximize leg strength. <br>This type of lunge is particularly good for strengthening the thigh muscles.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

How to Do Plyometric Lunges

1. Start in the typical lunge position: one foot in front of the other. Bend the front leg. Your front thigh should be parallel to the ground. The toes on your front foot should be facing forward, while the foot is firmly planted on the ground. Bend your back leg. Drop the knee so it is pointing toward the ground. Back heel comes off the floor, digging your back toes into the ground. Make sure your back is straight.

2. Jump into the air and switch legs.

3. Land in the same starting position, but now the opposite foot should be in front. Check your position. Readjust if necessary.

4. Repeat sequence 8 to 10 times.

Tips & Warnings

• The goal is to keep the movement going. In the beginning you should check your position, but as you practice you shouldn't have to do that step.
• Check with a personal trainer and a doctor before beginning any exercise, especially one that could be so damaging to your body if done incorrectly.

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