Learn To Do a Forward Lunge on Ice, Basic Figure Skating Tutorial

[@cgmll9199]

Whenever I get out of my classes and struggled to do something I watch one of your videos and always understand what I did wrong thank you so much!!

[@rachelwiedman3008]

Also I would love to see a variation video on the Lunges!

[@CoachJulia]

Hey! I finally got that lunge variation video completed! I hope you enjoy it! kzbin.info/www/bejne/iInKaWulbJKlp80

[@Iluvlaufey0]

You made it look so easy!! But encouraging! I am 46 and try to learn all the tricks without hurting myself!

[@hexalspace]

That rotation variation looked pretty cool, would watch a video on that for sure!

[@CoachJulia]

Hey! I finally got that lunge variations video posted. I hope you enjoy it! kzbin.info/www/bejne/iInKaWulbJKlp80

[@hexalspace]

@@CoachJulia Thanks for the update, awesome vid! Looking forward to trying out some sideways sliding next I can get back on the ice! So intriguing, as during the end of that move, it looks like you are basically edgeless (just boot and knee glide).

[@ArtAndBeautyFreak]

When I was 12, 2 days before my 13th birthday I tried doing the forward lunge. I saw so many kids doing figure skating and I wanted to try it out. I was able to do it after practice but then I wanted to show my mom me doing it.... bad idea. I was too focused on watching her reaction and so I fell, head first. I was wearing a helmet but still hit my eyebrow. Got 8 stitches and a cool looking scar now😂 it looks so easy but let me tell you, it’s not! Be careful out there guys! Have fun!

[@CoachJulia]

Wow, crazy story! Thanks for sharing! Safety is important. 😆

[@TheLarryBrown]

That always happens to me. I can do it on my own, but when I'm trying to show someone, I lose my concentration, and try too hard, and do it too hard and fast and I always fall.

[@legitlyspelunking]

Lunges are so hard! I really struggle with dragging that back edge. I'll try using these tips and keep working at it

[@CoachJulia]

I sure hope my tips help you! Let me know how it goes.

[@Lonewolf17384]

i wish i could take classes from her shes the best teacher

[@rachelwiedman3008]

Could you do a tutorial on how to skate into a two foot spin and a one foot spin? The way you teach is super helpful and has been so beneficial for my skating :)

[@deesterdee6650]

She is a really great instructor :)

[@CoachJulia]

Thanks. 😀

[@CoachJulia]

I am definitely planning on doing both of those tutorials, the two foot spin should be coming out in May. So glad you have enjoyed my videos!

[@deesterdee6650]

This is great! Yes, my back leg would often slide around to the side and make me spin out. I couldn't figure out exactly why sometimes it did and sometimes I got it right. Now I know, it is because I need to stretch more so I can immediately get the boot on the ice. I remember two days after first learning lunges my legs were soooooo sore, so I avoided working on them more to not always feel sore. But hearing you explain the importance of stretching makes total sense! I just need to work on my flexibility during normal workouts and always do stretches before skating. Thanks again for another fabulous video! So glad you are making these. I used to take lessons but can't afford them right now. Your videos are helping me work on and hone my skills while I am not getting lessons. Did you make a backwards crossover video yet? I would love help with those! Mine are pretty pitiful.😝

[@CoachJulia]

It’s always so nice when you finally understand what the issue is with a move isn’t it? It’s tough not having a coach to give you immediate feedback, so I am glad that my videos are helping with that! I’ve got two more skating tutorials to go out but then I am planning on getting into Back Crossovers. Stick with me, I will get a lesson posted for you! 😄

[@deesterdee6650]

@@CoachJulia Thanks!! Loving your channel, you're terrific😁

[@milenadeptula1581]

Thank you soo much! Your lessons are so helpful

[@CoachJulia]

Thank you so much! I hope to keep going for a long time to come.

[@curiouslyme524]

​@@CoachJuliathat's lovely to hear😊!

[@Foreverenpointe]

I recently joined but the girls teaching me (who are super sweet) are very young and students themselves. They often can't explain all the little nuances that make the move make sense because they already have the muscle memory for it. These videos help so much. Thank you.

[@CoachJulia]

I am so glad to hear that you find them helpful!

[@kyliehay3544]

I've always wanted to be able to figure skate but have only been skating maybe 20 times max. I can't wait to try out all the moves you've made video tutorials of. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@CoachJulia]

Good luck with trying them! Glad you have found my videos enjoyable.

[@TheLarryBrown]

You have to work at it. A move like this lunge takes practice and practice and practice. Maybe 200 lunges in you start to get it. Then there is a giant laundry list of other skills you need to learn. half swizzle, swizzle, snow plow stop, hockey stop, one foot forward glide, one foot backward glide, 3 turn, forward cross overs, backwards cross overs, two foot spin, one foot spin. It is very difficult and takes time and dedication to get anywhere. As a kid I always saw other kids skating so well, I never realized you had to work at it. In no way is it easy.

[@JustMe-12345]

I love doing the half-turn one (that turns into a 3/4 turn for me often).... We actually learnt those pretty much together. So lunge, and then right after the turning (its pretty much just leaning your upper body towards your bent leg in front of you)

[@catastrophe2155]

I live in literally desert of my country and there is NO ice rink at all but I am so in love with this sport and I can't wait to get my hands (feet lol) on the real iced rink (or a frozen lake works too) haha. Hopefully I will be moving out for uni soon so there is hope for me to do this!!

[@quickbeam36]

These videos are so helpful, thank you!

[@CoachJulia]

You are so very welcome!! Glad you are enjoying them!

[@maytmdmrw]

You’re super cool and graceful and a great coach, thank you so much for all your videos, they are great

[@CoachJulia]

Thank you so much! I am glad you are enjoying them.

[@kachiliu5432]

I really love your videos. It's really easy to understand. Thanks!

[@CoachJulia]

Awe, thanks! I am glad you are enjoying them.

[@marie-yuhvaldez6069]

would love to see the variations! they already looked great!

[@CoachJulia]

I did get a video about variations up last summer!! Be sure to check it out!!

[@itsszoee3877]

Whenever I get out of ice skating classes I don't get what they told us they don't explain it so whenever that happens I watch Julia 😀 (4/2/21 Today is my last class for session 4 wish me luck!)

[@theghostology]

Hi! I have the same problem. I'm in lessons for a skating show that is level 3 and above (I'm level 3) and in the show lessons and normal lessons they never seem to fully explain. They just show us

[@EsthephanyLn]

Thank you so much coach Julia. I know this video it's a little bit old but I wanted to thank you anyway. I had the wrong idea while I was practicing, but next time I go to the rink I'll work to make it better (:

[@CoachJulia]

I hope it went better for you after watching the video!

[@4rtsm4rty]

Your videos are so helpful! Do you have to learn lunges on both sides, or is it like spins where figure skaters mostly do one side?

[@ggd210]

Thanks!

[@CoachJulia]

You bet!

[@markzajac9993]

Ooooh so that's how you do it! Thanks

[@CoachJulia]

No problem!

[@bronstet]

OK, I definitely want to do that spinning lunge! :)

[@CoachJulia]

Go for it!

[@Jediahbear]

I'd love to see a lunge variation video!

[@CoachJulia]

Awesome. I will try and get to it as soon as possible.

[@martinripley5981]

Awesome...

[@CoachJulia]

Thanks Martie. 😁

[@katherinelong1553]

I tried lunges today and whew that was way harder than I thought!

[@CoachJulia]

🤪 Oh my goodness, I know they can be tough! And you can end up with some pretty sore muscles in your lunging leg if you practice long! Good for you for trying them!!

[@katherinelong1553]

@@CoachJulia yes!!! sore is an understatement! I have about 6 weeks before I have to do it for my adult 6 program 😬😬😬😬🙏🙏🙏

[@TheLarryBrown]

The key is understanding your not trying to drag the blade. When you see someone do it, you think they are dragging the blade, but no, you are trying to not drag the blade. I am still struggling with it but one key for my success seems to be to concentrate on keeping all my weight on my front foot. If I put weight in the back foot it tries to steer me. Keeping weight on the front foot allows success. Sometimes when I nail one I can put weight on both feet and crouch lower, so I expect that once I'm good at it I will be able to put weight on the back foot.

[@mauricette6429]

You teached me on line the three variations of Lunge that I drive as an axel that I don’t want . Now , I pratice Lunge and Lunge Pistol. You teached me all I know today. I have to dance another song from Nirvana and I will try to make an Ina Bauer and some path from Yuzuru who’s an Japanes man ice skater that you should know my Julia 🤍 And your beautiful Pivot as we are sitting . My own coach still Julia and for others figures, I copie only two Russian women ice skaters , One French named Surya Bonaly and for men, I chost to copie Mister Candelero and This Champion Japenes man named Yuzuru. YOU know Holliday on ice Show, it’s at Philippe Candelero. I don’t know if his team are going to America but he’s a great ice Skater.

[@melissadix2097]

Thank you, my coach just started me on these. I’m excited to master them and move on. Btw I love your leggings. Can I ask where you purchased them?

[@CoachJulia]

I actually make all my skating leggings! I hope to create a ready-to-wear legging line one day though!

[@alaasakran1479]

Hey coach, thnx for great explanation, but what about the boot itself during this exercise, it will get damaged because of friction ?

[@CoachJulia]

There can be a bit of rubbing of the leather against the ice, which over time will wear away at your boot polish. Some skaters will use skate tape to protect this area of the boot. There are also custom boot makers, like Harlick who makes my boots, that will add a lunge pad to the inside of the skate.

[@katherinewinston5184]

I just learned the lunge/drag yesterday, and I think my biggest fear is my balance being off when going down into it. Do you have any tips or exercises to help with this?

[@CoachJulia]

Well, the good thing is that when you are going into a lunge, you are already go down and so a fall isn't to bad. 😁 But, I will say, building up core strength is always a good thing and could really help you with the balance issues.

[@rachelgoodman4165]

Any tricks for getting back up? I can get down but can't get back up. Anything past a 90 degree bend in my knees and I have trouble getting back up in ballet, so no more grande plies for me and my knees.

[@ArrenDino]

omg I’m so trying this again later. I tried this before when I was in figure skating class but they didn’t really specify how to do it 😭

[@CoachJulia]

I hope it goes better the next time you try it!

[@ArrenDino]

@@CoachJulia I got it down now!

[@leeann4358]

Can you do this with hockey skates?

[@CoachJulia]

Absolutely! This is definitely a move that can be done on both figure and hockey skates.

[@anthisma5256]

For a beginner skater do you recommend learning this first? What do you recommend learning first?

[@CoachJulia]

If you are just starting out, I recommend you start with this video about how to skate forwards... kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqfEi4uYfa2Erq8 I also have a video about basic backward skating and how to do a snowplow stop. Those would be good next step videos after this one.

[@emilyfogerty6438]

Should you be able to do it on both sides? I can do it really easily on one side but not the other.

[@TheLarryBrown]

Yes, of course, like almost all tricks. If you are right handed you will probably be better with your right foot forward, but not me. On any one foot exercise I'm much better with my left foot. I have been working hard on my one foot forward glide and that helps with the lunge.

[@helenconroy]

can you please teach the side lunge from a forward lunge. Than you

[@CoachJulia]

Definitely, I’ve got it on my list to do as soon as possible.

[@niranjan704]

damn covid19 has all the rinks closed :( binge watching your videos so I'll be ready to practice when they open back up!

[@CoachJulia]

Hah! Love it! you will be so prepared when you get back out on the ice.

[@milliebobbybrown6407]

Mine opened on June but there’s less ppl and only one parent can go in or drop them off

[@Alice-qj2bl]

How do you stop your laces from coming undone?

[@CoachJulia]

Hey! Have you checked out my tutorial about how to tie your skates. On that video I show how I ‘butterfly’ my loops around my hooks. That usually keeps them pretty secure.

[@Alice-qj2bl]

@@CoachJulia Ok I'll check it out, but my issue is when the laces come undone from the hooks on my boot. Should I invest in some boot covers?

[@CoachJulia]

Alice boot covers could help. Some people use hockey tape around their ankles, or a Velcro strap to keep the laces in control.

[@AriaVillee]

I remember being at the mall at 12 years old and i saw professional figure skaters doing the lunge on the rink and i decided to try it out. Went well and i felt so happy so i decided to do it again and show my mom...bad idea.. I ended up with 8 stitches under my eyebrow...oopsie. It looked like a crime scene on the ice with my blood everywhere. My mom thought i lost my eye.. I wonder what i did wrong.. Anyways! I still love skating! //maria

[@CoachJulia]

Oh my gosh, what a funny and tragic story! Your mom must have freaked! Thanks for sharing. 😂

[@AriaVillee]

@@CoachJulia Hehe. My best friend was a figure skater growing up and all i wanted to do is to be just like her. Don't think i'll be joining the Olympics any time soon. haha! Thanks for the videos! I'm still a huge fan of watching figure skaters. //Maria

[@ariane51000]

Wau, great lunges - going to try these tomorrow :) Thank you :)

[@CoachJulia]

Awesome! Let me know how it goes.

[@ariane51000]

@@CoachJulia , very well indeed. Must practice the right leg more :)

[@CoachJulia]

I am definitely better at one side than the other, but it’s still good to practice both sides! We want to be well balanced skaters! 😉

[@Slapdatknee]

Does this move damage the boot?

[@CoachJulia]

Over time if you do them super repetitively it can ware at the polish on the inside dragged area of the boot.

[@danianefv]

Is this possible to do on roller skates? 😳

[@emilyfogerty6438]

You can tell lunges are my favorite because the wood is noticably worn on the inner edges of my skates

[@CoachJulia]

😆 I used to have a pair of skates like that!

[@phoebeahn8941]

Man I really wish I had stuck to skating instead of going to taekwondo. Now I'm too old :(

[@CoachJulia]

Awe, people start figure skating at all ages! There are entire competitions dedicated just to adults of various skill levels! I have a student who got starts din his 80s. It’s never to late to try.

[@leannemartin9137]

Phoebe Ahn never too old....I started at 47 and am now learning the loop and flip jump.....I wish I had started when I was a child, but can’t undo the past....can only look at the future....I ain’t going to be a lawn bowls, knitting type of granny...I’m going to be the spinning, jumping and dancing on ice type of granny!!!!!!!

[@bluecavemen]

Jesus ! She beautiful 😍

[@Zoe-ir5kf]

You look a little bit like Brooke from dance moms

[@CoachJulia]

Hah! That’s funny! But yeah, I can see that.

[@abbeyreynolds4803]

omg she does