Rotational Lunge Stretch - Tennis
January 3, 2009
Starting Position
- In lunge position with left foot forward and right hand on ground for balance
Procedure
- While contracting back glute, rotate trunk and left arm to sky as far as possible
- Hold 2 seconds and then rotate trunk and arm as far as possible behind right arm
- Hold 2 seconds and repeat
Coaching Keys
- Keep back glute contracted throughout movement
- Rotate entire trunk, not just the arm
You Should Feel It
- Stretching throughout the trunk- front and back
- Stretching the back leg hip flexor, and groin
- Stretching the front leg glute
Tags:
Glutes, Tennis, Movement Preparation, Groin, Hip Flexors
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