In the lunge portion, what is advised regarding depth?

In the lunge portion, what is advised regarding depth?

• A. Keep your torso upright with a shallow lunge
• B. Sink a little bit lower into your lunge
• C. Lock the front knee straight
• D. Keep both feet parallel

Answer: (B)

The depth cue is about finding a balance between challenge and control in the lunge. Sink a little lower into the lunge to deepen the hip and leg engagement while keeping the torso tall and the spine long. This modest bend increases activation of the glutes and quadriceps and improves balance, as long as the knee stays aligned over the ankle and you don’t lock it out. Staying shallow leaves less room for strength and flexibility gains, and overextending by locking the knee or forcing a deep position can risk alignment and knee safety. The stance should stay in a lunge position with the feet arranged to support that balance and alignment, not kept parallel.

The depth cue is about finding a balance between challenge and control in the lunge. Sink a little lower into the lunge to deepen the hip and leg engagement while keeping the torso tall and the spine long. This modest bend increases activation of the glutes and quadriceps and improves balance, as long as the knee stays aligned over the ankle and you don’t lock it out. Staying shallow leaves less room for strength and flexibility gains, and overextending by locking the knee or forcing a deep position can risk alignment and knee safety. The stance should stay in a lunge position with the feet arranged to support that balance and alignment, not kept parallel.