Three Plane Lunge
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Difficulty
Medium
Equipment Needed
None
Starting Position
Standing
Procedure
- Step out to one side (laterally) of your body.
- Squat down as far as you can (or until you have a 90 degree bend at the knee) with the active side.
- Push upward with the active leg and bring the feet together.
- Repeat to the front, to the opposite side and backwards for the suggested number of repetitions.
Coaching Keys
- Keep the pressure on the heel of the active legs foot.
- Push through your active hip on the upward portion of the movement.
- Keep hands out in front to aid with stability.
You Should Feel it...
In your thigh, hip and core.
Exercise Purpose
Improves thigh strength and stability in all three planes.
Improves lateral, linear and backward movements.
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