There are two types of lunge positions. One is a lunge that is used to initiate a skill (preparatory movement) and the other is a finishing lunge used to stabilize and present the end of a skill.
Begin in standing stride position with straight arms overhead by the ears. Head neutral. Flex the front knee. Keep back leg straight.
Keep front leg bent with knee over front foot Keep head neutral
Arms are overhead and in line with body Make a diagonal line from fingers to the foot of the back leg Keep hips square by keeping a straight horizontal line across the front of the pelvis
Feel weight forward on front of feet Feel abdominal and buttock muscles tight Feel feet and legs together Feel arms straight and above head Feel upper arms touching the sides of the head Feel torso tight in front and in back Feel rib cage lifted Feel center line of the body going from fingers through the feet
Keeping weight over back leg Not keeping hips square Bending front leg too much or not enough Not keeping a straight line from fingers to foot of back leg Arms are not by ears
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