PURPOSE
The Lateral Lunge is the fifth exercise in Landmine Drill 1.
It challenges hip strength and mobility in the frontal plane.
The Figure above breaks down a 4-count version of the exercise as a Soldier conducts it.
CADENCE
4-count version
STARTING POSITION
The starting position for the Lateral Lunge is the Straddle Stance position with the landmine held at waist height.
COUNT
● On count 1, perform an exaggerated step to the left, bending the left knee while controlling the landmine between waist and chest height.
● The trunk remains facing ahead.
The right foot remains in its starting position.
The right leg is abducted straight out to the side.
● On count 2, return to the starting position.
● On count 3, repeat the lateral lunge movement to the right.
● On count 4, return to the starting position.
This completes one repetition of the exercise.
REPETITIONS
● Repeat this exercise 5–10 times.