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Backward Lunge + Twist - Tennis

February 25, 2009

Starting Position

  • Standing

Procedure

  • Step backward with left leg into lunge
  • Slightly lean back and reach left arm to sky as you twist torso over front leg
  • Relax torso and step into next lunge and repeat

Coaching Keys 

  • Do not let front knee slide past foot
  • Contract back glute during stretch

You Should Feel It

  • Stretch in hip flexor of back leg and glute of front leg

Tags: Tennis, Movement Preparation

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