PURPOSE
The Turn and Lunge is the first exercise in Conditioning Drill 2.
This exercise develops the agility needed to rotate, lower and raise the body for effective changes of
direction during military movement drill exercises, the 300-yd shuttle run and individual movement techniques
The figure above breaks down the movement when conducted in a formation at a slow cadence:
CADENCE
The movement is conducted in formation at a slow cadence:
STARTING POSITION
The starting position for the Turn and Lunge is the Straddle Stance position with hands on hips.
COUNT
● On count 1, turn 90 degrees to the left pivoting on the right foot while stepping with the left.
Perform a Forward Lunge facing left reaching to the ground with the right hand between the legs.
The left arm moves rearward at the left side of the body.
Keep the head in line with the spine.
● On count 2, stand up, rotate to the right to return to the starting position, stepping with the right foot and pivoting on the ball of the left foot.
● On count 3, repeat count 1 to the right, stepping with the right foot, pivoting on the left.
● On count 4, rotate to the left, pivoting on the right foot and stepping with the left to return to the starting position.
REPETITIONS
Complete 5–10 repetitions, continuing to pivot on the rear foot and step with the lead foot.
CHECK POINTS
● When changing directions on all counts, the lead foot steps and the rear foot pivots.
● Keep the head inline with the spine throughout the exercise.
● Down positions on counts 1 and 3 are similar to the forward lunge, but with the hand down.
PRECAUTION
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