Exercise 7: Forward Lunge

Question 1

PURPOSE

Answer 1

Promotes balance and develops leg strength.

Question 2

STARTING POSITION

Answer 2

Straddle stance with hands on hips

(NOTE) On Counts 1 & 3, move into position in a slow controlled manner. Spring off the forward leg to return to the starting position. This avoids jerking the trunk to create momentum.

Question 3

CHECKPOINTS

Answer 3

• Keep the abdominals tight throughout the exercise.
• On Counts 1 & 3, step straight forward, keeping the feet directed forward. When viewed from the front, the feet maintain their distance apart both at the starting position and at the end of Counts 1 & 3.
• On Counts 1 & 3, the rear knee bends but does not touch the ground. The heel of the rear foot should be off the ground.

Question 4

CADENCE

Answer 4

Slow