Set up for Lunges

• Stand with feet shoulder-width apart.

Points of Performance for Lunges

• Take an exaggerated step forward.
• Allow the back knee to kiss the ground gently.
• Drive off the front foot to a standing position.

Tips and Tricks

• In the bottom of the lunge, both legs will be at 90 degrees.  This is achieved with a vertical shin with the front leg and vertical femur with the back leg
• Avoid lunging excessively outside or inside joint alignment.
• For efficiency and quality, each leg will have the ankle, knee, and hip in alignment
• Drive through the front heel as you bring the legs back together
• Stand with a fully extended hip