Lateral Lunge with Barbell Rotation For Tennis

Exercise 6.59 from Chapter 6 of Advanced Concepts of Strength & Conditioning for Tennis. Watch the demonstration, then review the book setup and the footage note below.

Exercise Video

Starting Position

Begin upright beside the bar, with its weighted end resting on the floor ahead.

How To Perform The Exercise

Step sideways into a lateral lunge, then push through the lead heel to rise as the bar travels through a controlled rotation. Return to neutral.

Book Setup And Video Note

Modified demonstration: the clip uses one hand on a floor-anchored bar and shows one side. The book specifies both hands and switching legs.

Equipment: Barbell
Book Difficulty Level: 4 of 5

Progressions And Related Exercises

6.16 Lateral Lunge
6.57 Lateral Squat w. Barbell Rotation
Trunk Rotation Test

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For the canonical technique and progression, see Advanced Concepts of Strength & Conditioning for Tennis, exercise 6.59.