The benefits of slide to a lunge
Sliding lunges are more challenging for the quads, glutes, and core. They are also more targeted to the front leg, as the slippery surface makes it very difficult to fall back on the habit of distributing some of the strain to your back leg.
How to slide to a lunge
For this exercise, you’ll need a surface on which your foot can slide. Step onto a commercial furniture slider, a piece of cloth, or a paper plate. You can also do the exercise on tiles or floorboards with a sock on the sliding foot.
- Stand with your feet spread hip-width apart.
- Shift your weight onto the support foot and slide the other foot back, bending the knees and getting into a lunge position.
- Briefly pause at the lowest point of the lunge, then slide your leg back to the starting position.
- Do 10 reps per leg in 2-3 sets
- You can perform this exercise on one leg and then the other or alternate between the two.
Support your slide to a lunge
AchilloTrain Ankle Support
If you’ve pulled or otherwise injured your Achilles tendon, offering it extra protection throughout this exercise and beyond is a good idea. To do so, we’d recommend the AchilloTrain Ankle Brace.
- Compression knit fabric activates the muscle to support the joint
- It works with the braces’ massage pads to relieve pain around the tendon
- Compression also boosts circulation and reduces swelling common to tendonitis
- The gel insert at the heel relieves pressure on the Achilles tendon
If you need extra support for your hip or knee, try out the SacroLoc Back Brace or GenuTrain Knee Brace.
