Walking Lunge & Twist

Technique Keys

Set-up:

• Start the exercise without any added weight - learn the movement first.

• Once you have mastered the movement hold a weight plate.

Execution:

• Step forward, taking a natural full stride.

• Balance on your entire foot (stay off your toes).

• Squat down until your front knee reaches 90 degrees of flexion, and your back knee is an inch or two off the floor.

• Hold this down position and simultaneously rotate your head and shoulders side to side.

• Push forward and stand up with both feet parallel to each other.

• Repeat as you walk forward for the prescribed number of repetitions.

Athlete in the video: Marianne Hutchens, JMU Track & Field Assistant Coach, Pole Vaulters