Jo Konta is the first British woman since Jo Durie to reach a quarter final. The 24-year-old was born in Sydney but became British in 2012. She is set to burst onto the British tennis scene after winning in Australia.
Lunges work the hamstring muscles when you step forward and backward. When stepping forward, the front hip and knee flex as your weight is transferred onto that leg. The hamstrings work to resist the downward pull of gravity, known as an eccentric contraction. They also help stabilize the knee.
Other Benefits. In addition to working every major muscle in your legs, walking lunges increase lower body stability. According to world-renowned strength coach Charles Poliquin, many people have muscle imbalances between their quadriceps and hamstrings, which can result in knee and lower back injuries.