The Rear Lunge

Check Points:
❑ Maintain straightness of the back by keeping the abdominal muscles
tight throughout the motion.
❑ After the foot touches down, allow the body to continue to lower.
This promotes flexibility of the hip and trunk.
❑ On Counts 1 and 3, step straight to the rear, keeping the feet directed
forward. When viewed from the front, the feet maintain their distance
apart both at the Starting Position and at the end of Counts 1 and 3.
❑ Keep the rear leg as straight as possible but not locked.
Precautions: This exercise is always performed at a slow cadence.
On Counts 1 and 3, move into position in a slow, controlled manner.
If the cadence is too fast, it will be difficult to go through a full range
of motion.