Skipping Lunge

Setup

• Stand tall in a split stance with one foot forward.
• Keep the chest up and the trunk braced.

Execution

1. 1.Drop into a lunge, then jump straight up and switch the legs in the air.
2. 2.Land in a lunge with the other foot forward, absorbing softly.
3. 3.Continue alternating for the prescribed number of skips.

Breathing

Breathe continuously in rhythm with the skips.

Form cues

• Land softly with the front shin near vertical.
• Keep the torso upright throughout.
• Steady rhythm — this sits inside a timed block.

Common mistakes

• Landing with a straight front leg.
• Letting the front knee travel far past the toes.
• Leaning forward as fatigue builds.