I suck at lunges!

[sarsar 824]

For a long time I was having issues with my lunges and squats and I couldn't figure out why. I had a trainer that was watching me and was able to pin point what was going on. Apparently I had been so used to using my lower back while exercising instead of using my glutes and hip flexors. I guess this is just how I learned to adapt when I was obese and it continued when I lost weight.

With the help of a chiropractor who is not your typical, crack your back, type of chiropractor I have been able to spend a lot of time working on those areas. I have done a lot of ART to get things moving again and tons of exercises and foam rolling to loosen things up. It's been a lot of hard work but I am finally seeing results and lunges and squats are now working for me and are quite, dare I say, easy to do! I know I can make them harder by adding weights, and I am finally at that point.

I would suggest looking up videos that help with getting those hip flexors loose. I think Fiddle may have even posted some videos about this not too long ago. I will try to find what I'm talking about.

[sarsar 824]

Yup - they are tough.

My trainer has me doing these and the other day I was finally able to do them without a pause after each jump! This was exciting for me!!

[Fiddleman 4,376]

My trainer has me doing these and the other day I was finally able to do them without a pause after each jump! This was exciting for me!!

How exciting for you!! Great job!

[sarsar 824]

I would suggest looking up videos that help with getting those hip flexors lose. I think Fiddle may have even posted some videos about this not too long ago. I will try to find what I'm talking about.

Sorry, that should have read...getting those hip flexors LOOSE, not lose. I didn't reread my post well enough. Especially after posting about the difference between lose and loose in the R&R section I should have proof read!!! lol

[Nicolanz 1,484]

Thanks to you Fiddle my lunges were much better last night!

[Fiddleman 4,376]

That is awesome! Good to hear...

[christieouchley 55]

I guess I am alone in liking lunges.

You just might be! When I first started lunges, my trainer actually laughed at me (arent I paying her to be supportive?). Anyway a couple of months later and I dont feel like a fumbling idiot anymore. Perfect practice makes perfect!!!!