Level: Foundation
Base exercise: Skating style lunge
Variation: Arms above the head
Purpose: Practicing a skating lunge (as opposed to the exercise style lunge) off the ice can help students feel more comfortable with doing the position on the ice. They can also focus on keeping their upper body strong and upright rather than folding forwards as can often happen on the ice.
Focus: Basic technique, arm variation
Direction: N/A
Equipment: No Equipment