Step-by-Step Instructions
This partner trust exercise creates a physical demonstration of interdependence through a simple leaning position. Lean Walk transforms ordinary walking into a challenge that requires constant communication and adjustment. Perfect for team development or relationship building, this activity needs no equipment and works in any open space. The physical connection naturally builds trust as partners must rely on each other for balance. Suitable for most mobility levels, it offers immediate insights into cooperation and mutual support.
Lean Walk – Partner Trust Exercise
- Form into pairs, with someone of a similar height.
- Standing side by side, ask each person to lean sideways towards their partner resting on one another’s shoulders.
- Ask each person to shift their own feet away from their partner as far as they feel comfortable.
- When ready, explain that each pair should aim to maintain this leaning stance as they walk together to an agreed point.
- When ready, swap sides or swap partners.
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