Forward Lunge Stretch

DIFFICULTY

Moderate

EQUIPMENT NEEDED

None

STARTING POSITION

Find a 10-meter length area. Stand with feet shoulder width apart.

PROCEDURE

1. With one foot, step forward about 2 to 3 feet and lower your body carefully.
2. Extend the front leg and lean towards your show until you feel a stretch in the hamstring muscle.
3. Hold for 5 seconds and move forward bringing the feet together.
4. Repeat on the other side.

COACHING KEYS

• Make sure that the initiating legs knee does not extend to far over its foot on the downward movement.
• Focus on the hamstring muscle during the stretch portion of the movement.

YOU SHOULD FEEL IT

Quads, hips, hamstrings, and calves.

SKI PURPOSE

Activity Priming exercise that helps prepare your muscles for the slopes.