How to Do Himalayan Lunges

Step aerobic workouts offer both cardiovascular exercise and the chance to increase coordination. Lunge work all the leg and glut muscles for a lower body experience. Be sure to drink plenty of water when performing any exercises.

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Instructions

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      Begin with an aerobic step approximately three feet in front of you, feet comfortably together, back straight and arms by your sides ready to begin. Remember in step aerobics the height of the step increases the intensity of the exercise so be sure to pick a height that works best for you.

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      Lift the right foot off the ground and place it on the step in front of you. Be sure to keep the knees slightly bent at all times. Step 2 and Step 3 are a continuous movement.

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      Push the left leg off the ground and straighten the body to a full standing position as the body weight shifts fully to the step, lifting the left knee. The left knee is raised at a 90 degree angle above the step at the end of Step 3.

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      Lower the bent left knee as you step backward off of the step machine. The left leg lands comfortably behind you on the ground as the right foot remains on the edge of the step.

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      Push the right leg off the step and immediately reverse the leg into a lunge position. This means bend the left knee with the left foot flat on the ground; bend the right leg out behind you in a straight line with the tips of the right toe touching the ground. The left arm is straight behind you and the right arm bends at the elbow.

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      Pull the right leg up from the lunge position in one swift movement returning it onto the step platform. The left leg is now straight and the left arm is out in front bent slightly at the elbow. The right arm is down by the right hip.

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      Return to Step 3 and follow through until step to keep repetition the movement, simply reverse positions to work the other side of the body.