Leg strength

August 2015

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The Horse Lunge is perfect for strengthening leg muscles. Photo: Tony Gazley
  Trampers need strong legs to keep them walking all day. The horse lunge strengthens a number of the leg’s large muscles, including the glutes (buttocks), quadriceps (thighs) and calves. It can also be a stretch for the groin and hips, improving mobility in the pelvis. By Megan Sety   Step your feet apart about […]
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