Definition; in a lunge the feet are more than shoulder width apart on the ground. The front knee is bent over the front foot in the direction of the lunge with most weight vertically over that foot. The other leg is straight and pointed out "in line".
Don a Shellsuit and you will find that within 10 seconds of wearing it you will have an irresistible urge to perform a Lunge. Now the Lunge is something Mother Nature is very proud of. Lungeing is a form of exercise with positions to suit all levels and abilities. By performing just a few of these stretches you not only start to tone your body but the brain begins to release seratonin, a chemical that naturally makes you feel happier, a win win situation.
The Shellsuit with its highly comfortable fit and great feel enables the wearer to perform outstanding Lunges. Below are listed the considerable different Lunges to try out at your leisure. However please read and adhere to the warnings given prior to performing an "Extreme" Lunge.
Traditional Lunge
Same as the definition of a Lunge at the top of the page
Forward Lunge
Feet and body are rotated 90 degrees from the stance of the Traditional Lunge
Excess Baggage Lunge
A Lunge in which an item or piece of clothing is draped over one shoulder creating a very suave look
Casual Lunge
Traditonal Lunge performed with hand on hip in opposite direction to the Lunge
Contrived Lunge
Traditonal Lunge performed with hand on hip in same direction as the Lunge
Elevated Lunge
A lunge performed where the front foot is elevated from the floor e.g. on a chair or post
Extreme Lunge
A lunge where the front foot is elevated above waist height
WARNING - This is an advanced Lunge manoeuvre and should be tried at your own risk. Dislocations of the knee have occured during showings of this Lunge!
Claw Lunge
A Lunge in which you make a clawing gesture with your hand/hands
Archer Lunge
A Lunge in which the position asssumed is that of an archer
Victory Lunge
Similar to a Contrived Lunge but the hand is raised to the head in a clenched position in the style of Bruce Forsyth
Chinese Lunge
A Lunge in which the legs are as far apart as possible, imagining as if you were stradling The Great Wall Of China
Tibetan Lunge
A Lunge in which the hands assume the meditation position
Sunday Morning Lunge
A Lunge in which both hands assume a position on the back of the head whilst leaning back.
Viewing Lunge
A Lunge performed with hand to head searching into the distance for that "Golden Shellsuit"
Da Vinci Lunge
A Lunge in which Da Vinci's Vitruvian Man is replicated
Pythagorian Lunge
A Lunge in which Pythagorus' right angled triangle theory is attempted
Forward Defensive Lunge
A Lunge in which the cricketing Forward Defensive move, used so effectively during the Ashes is performed
Anchor tow Lunge
A Lunge in which a position is taken as if you were hauling in an anchor
Here are some more Lunge ideas to try;
Mexican Lunge
A sequence of Lunges performed by a group either in a circle or line
Mile High Lunge
A Lunge performed at altitude
Aqua Lunge
A Lunge performed in or under water
Disclaimer - iloveshellsuits.com takes no responsibility for injuries to yourself or others as a result of performing a lunge.
Definition; in a lunge the feet are more than shoulder width apart on the ground. The front knee is bent over the front foot in the direction of the lunge with most weight vertically over that foot. The other leg is straight and pointed out "in line".