Walking lunges with torso rotation (forward and backward)

Category: Strength

Level: 1

5-10 meters

Carla van den Berg

  • Trunk upright
  • Knee stacked over ankle
  • Trunk rotation to same side as front knee
  • Slow, controlled rotation
  • Front knee caving in
  • Back toes not pointing forward
  • Excessive forward trunk lean
  • Fast, jerky trunk rotation

 

  • Knee control
  • Glute and quad activation & strength
  • Thoracic spine mobility
  • Posture
  • Single-leg deceleration mechanics