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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Place a resistance band around both thighs, just above your knees, and stand tall with your feet hip-width apart.
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Engage your core and take a large step forward with one leg, keeping your torso upright.
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Lower your hips until both knees are bent at approximately a 90-degree angle, ensuring your front knee is over your ankle and your back knee hovers just above the ground.
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Maintain outward tension on the band with your knees throughout the movement.
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Push off your front foot to drive back to the starting position, bringing your feet together.
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.
