02/18/2026
I’m always a fan of trying to make things practical when it comes to training ✅
This example shows the practicality of adding ROTATION to a single leg exercise like a lunge.
Very important in sports, which require a great deal of side-to-side movement. Both in controlling DECELERATION as well as generating POWER through the push off. 👍
However, this can also be useful to anyone working around the house. I demonstrate 👆how loading the hip through rotation takes away the need for excessive STEPS 👣
I can rotate around my hip and point my pelvis in the direction I’m going or moving something, instead of having to take multiple steps in achieving the same outcome.
First, try it as a warm up and get your hips used to this motion. Then ideally you can add weight to it.
There’s nothing wrong with doing a lunge straight and straight down ⬆️⬇️ I’m just a fan of really loading up the glutes by adding rotation.
Most of us need greater hip range of motion anyway 🤷♂️
Hope it all makes sense and you can give it a go! If you need any tweaks to your workout or movements, I’m happy to help! 👍