Single-Leg Pulse Lunge Jump

How to Pulse Lunge Jump (L)

Exercise Families: Cardio,  Lunge

Equipment: Bodyweight

Trainer: Ashley Steele

Steps:

1. Start in a split lunge stance on the ball of the right foot, with the left leg forward, hands together or arms bent at 90° of elbow flexion. Maintain good posture with the torso angled forward, chest up, and knees slightly bent.

2. Push the hips back and down, sink into the lunge until the right knee is a few inches off the ground. Be sure to maintain proper posture and balance.

3. Pulse twice in the down position, use the energy from the pulse to rapidly recoil. Drive the feet through the floor to spring toward the sky. Land softly, and repeat the lunge jump pulses on the left leg for the specified amount of time or repetitions.

4. Lunge jump pulses are a great dynamic exercise for muscle tone, boosting metabolism, improving overall fitness, and burning calories.

5. You should feel this working your glutes, hamstrings, hips, thighs, and trunk muscles.

Alternative Exercises:

Alternating Pulse Lunge Jump • Pulse Lunge

How to Pulse Lunge Jump (R)

Exercise Families: Cardio,  Lunge

Equipment: Bodyweight

Trainer: Ashley Steele

Steps:

1. Start in a split lunge stance on the ball of the left foot, with the right leg forward, hands together or arms bent at 90° of elbow flexion. Maintain good posture with the torso angled forward, chest up, and knees slightly bent.

2. Push the hips back and down, sink into the lunge until the left knee is a few inches off the ground. Be sure to maintain proper posture and balance.

3. Pulse twice in the down position, use the energy from the pulse to rapidly recoil. Drive the feet through the floor to spring toward the sky. Land softly, and repeat the lunge jump pulses on the right leg for the specified amount of time or repetitions.

4. Lunge jump pulses are a great dynamic exercise for muscle tone, boosting metabolism, improving overall fitness, and burning calories.

5. You should feel this working your glutes, hamstrings, hips, thighs, and trunk muscles.

Alternative Exercises:

Triple Lunge Jump • Reverse Lunge