Dowel Side Lunge

Exercise Overview

This is a multisegment mobility exercise that targets multiple areas of the body using an exercise dowel. Start by gripping the dowel with both hands at a wide distance. Lunge to one side while rotating the dowel to a vertical position. This will guide one arm to reach up to the ceiling and the other towards the floor simultaneously. Rotate through the spine to get the dowel into a vertical position. Return to neutral position and alternate sides.

Muscles Involved

Straight legHip AdductorsAdductor MagnusAdductor LongusAdductor BrevisGracilisHamstringsSemitendinosusSemimembranosisTop armPectoralis MinorPectoralis MajorAnterior DeltoidBottom ArmRhomboidsTrapeziusPosterior DeltoidThoracic SpineGeneral Mobility Flow / General WellnessPostural Strain

Related Conditions

Hip Adductor StrainGroin StrainHip Mobility Deficits

Equipment Needed

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