Lateral Lunge Touch and Go

DIFFICULTY

Moderate

EQUIPMENT NEEDED

None

STARTING POSITION

Standing

PROCEDURE

1. Step out to one side (laterally) of your body.
2. Squat down as far as you can (or until you have a 90 degree bend at the knee) with the active side.
3. Reach across the body and touch the floor towards the active leg.
4. Push upward with the active leg and bring the feet together.
5. Repeat with the other side.

COACHING KEYS

• Pick up speed as you get comfortable with the movement.
• Push through your active hip on the upward portion of the movement.

YOU SHOULD FEEL IT

In your thigh, hip and core.

SKI PURPOSE

Improves lateral thigh strength, power and quickness

Improves lateral movement and balance on the slopes.