Low Hip & Toe Tip Hand Position Lunge
The Low Hip & Toe Tip Hand Position Lunge mainly works the calves / shins, with help from the quads. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Low Hip & Toe Tip Hand Position Lunge Muscles Worked
Primary
Lower Calf (soleus)
Secondary
Upper Calf (gastrocnemius); Quads (quadriceps femoris)
How to do the Low Hip & Toe Tip Hand Position Lunge
Start in a half-kneeling position with your right foot forward and left knee resting on the floor, keeping your hands on your hips.
Shift your weight slightly forward into the front leg while lifting the heel of your front foot so you are balancing on your toes.
Lower your hips gently toward the floor to deepen the stretch in the lower calf and ankle of your front leg.
Hold this position while breathing deeply and steadily, feeling a gentle release in your lower leg.
Lower your heel back down to the floor and return to the starting upright position before switching sides.
Low Hip & Toe Tip Hand Position Lunge FAQs
What muscles does the Low Hip & Toe Tip Hand Position Lunge work?
The Low Hip & Toe Tip Hand Position Lunge mainly works the calves / shins, with help from the quads. The main muscles are the soleus.
What equipment do you need for the Low Hip & Toe Tip Hand Position Lunge?
None. The Low Hip & Toe Tip Hand Position Lunge is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
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