Stretching lunge

The correct shapes and techniques that gymnasts should follow for performing a lunge when stretching.

Main points

Front lunge

• Body vertical, chin up
• Front foot turned out slightly
• Heel flat on floor
• Front knee pressed forwards over toes
• Back leg straight
• Back foot turned under
• Hips pressed as low as possible
• Lower back rounded so no gap between back and the floor

Sit to back leg

• Front leg straight
• Chest and stomach pressed close into front leg
• Toes pointed
• Hips pressed backwards