Split Sprinter High Lunge
Description
The split sprinter high lunge holds a tall split lunge position with the arms in a sprinter posture (one arm forward, one arm back). The pose mobilizes the hip flexors and trains sprint mechanics. It is a great drill for runners and athletes.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Split Sprinter High Lunge Instructions
- Step one foot forward into a long split lunge stance.
- Set the front foot flat with knee tracking the toe.
- Keep the back leg long with the back heel lifted.
- Stand tall with chest up and core braced.
- Bring one arm forward and the other arm back, like a sprinter pose.
- Sink into a tall lunge position with hips squared forward.
- Hold the position and feel the hip flexor stretch on the back leg.
- Switch sides and repeat with the opposite stance.
Split Sprinter High Lunge Form & Visual
Split Sprinter High Lunge Benefits
- Mobilizes the hip flexors
- Trains sprint posture
- Useful for runners
- No equipment required
- Builds single-leg balance
- Easy to add to any warm-up
Split Sprinter High Lunge Muscles Worked
- Quadriceps
- Gluteus maximus
- Hip flexors
- Hamstrings
Split Sprinter High Lunge Variations & Alternatives
- Split Sprinter Low Lunge
- World Greatest Stretch
- Reverse Lunge
- Static Lunge
