Banded Lunge
Muscle Groups: Quads, Glutes
Banded Lunge focuses on Quads, Glutes, with Hamstrings working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Banded Lunge with proper form and technique.
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Stand with your feet together and place a resistance band under your front foot, holding the ends with both hands at chest level.
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Step back with one foot into a lunge position, keeping your front knee aligned over your ankle and your back knee hovering above the ground.
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Push through your front heel to return to the starting position, keeping your core tight and back straight.
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Alternate legs and repeat for desired reps.
Tips for Success
These tips will help you perform Banded Lunge safely and effectively while maintaining proper form.
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Always keep your front knee over your ankle to prevent strain.
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Engage your core throughout the movement to maintain stability.
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Avoid leaning forward; keep your chest up and shoulders back.
Secondary Muscles
While Banded Lunge primarily targets Quads, Glutes , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Hamstrings . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Banded Lunge, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Banded Lunge, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
