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Lunge Shape • Zig Cue

  • Writer: Trail Built Kids
    Trail Built Kids
  • Feb 4
  • 1 min read

Updated: 6 days ago

This shape builds great strength, endurance, and flexibility


Good For


Strength • Ground awareness

Trail readiness • Joint flexibility


After sitting • Before outdoor play

Brain break • Transition time • Ages 3+ 


Build the Shape


  • Step one foot back or forward

  • Front knee stacks over ankle

  • Strong back leg, knee up

  • Torso upright, core steady

  • Look forward, strong legs


Strong and Steady.

Stretch chest high.


Before or after a bike, run, surf, or play.


Also called 


Lunge pose


Other activities to try


  • Swing arms up and back

  • Hover the knee, then lift up

  • Run around the park and lunge


ZigZag Creature Tip


Thistlet likes this shape.

Brave and resilient

Keeps going


Next try this shape

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This practice is for educational purposes. 

Please listen to your body and modify 

as needed. Younger children should use 

guidance and supervision.




 
 

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