In Runner's Lunge, how should the head and neck be positioned?

• A. Look up toward the ceiling
• B. Gaze straight ahead
• C. Turn to the side
• D. Allow your head and neck to hang heavy

Answer: (D)

Let the head and neck hang heavy to keep the spine long and release tension in the neck and shoulders. In Runner’s Lunge, this passive position uses gravity to soften the neck, jaw, and upper shoulders while you lengthen the front of the hips and keep the chest open. Looking up tends to compress the cervical spine and create unnecessary tension, and gazing straight ahead or turning the head to the side can pull the neck out of alignment. When the head drapes downward, you maintain a neutral neck and can breathe more freely, which helps deepen the stretch safely.