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DUMBBELL LUNGE REPS: 10 SETS: 4 Set up: Start off grabbing a dumbbell in each hand and standing with your feet about 8 inches apart and toes facing forward as this will be your starting position. LATERAL BAND WALK REPS: REPS: 15 SETS: 3 Set up: Position a band around your lower legs. The resistance can be applied closer to the knees for an easier movement or around the ankles or feet for a more advanced movement. With the band in place, assume an athletic standing posi- tion, with the knees and hips slightly bent, feet shoulder- width apart, and the head and chest up. This will be your starting position. Action: Once in position take a step forward (about 2 to 3 feet), keeping your abs tight and your upper body straight. Continue for- ward and slowly lower one knee down towards the ground and keep the other knee bent at a 90 degree angle, not letting the back knee touch the ground. Slowly lower one knee down as if kneeling while keeping your other knee bent at a 90 degree angle. Again, do not let your knee touch the ground and hold the position for a count then return back up to the starting position. REPS: 10 SETS: 3 Action: Staying low, take a slow, lateral step and keep your toes pointed forward. After completing the step, follow with the opposite leg. Step slowly, resisting the band. Keep the feet at least shoulder width apart to maintain band tension. Continue to laterally step in this manner to complete the set for the desired number of reps before switching to walk in the opposite direction. GOBLET SQUAT Set up: Stand holding a light kettlebell by the handle close to your chest. This will be your starting position. Action: Squat down between your legs until your hamstrings are on your calves. Keep your chest and head up and your back straight. (B) At the bottom position, pause and use your elbows to push your knees out. Return to the starting position, and repeat. MUSCLEMEMORYMAG.COM 21