Lawnmower Lunge
Muscle Groups: Quads, Glutes
Lawnmower Lunge focuses on Quads, Glutes, with Hamstrings, Lats, Traps working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Lawnmower Lunge with proper form and technique.
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Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a weight in your right hand.
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Step back with your left leg into a lunge, keeping your right knee over your ankle.
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As you lunge, lower the weight towards the ground beside your right foot.
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Push through your right heel to return to standing and repeat on the other side.
Tips for Success
These tips will help you perform Lawnmower Lunge safely and effectively while maintaining proper form.
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Keep your core tight to protect your lower back during the movement.
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Ensure your front knee doesn't go past your toes while lunging.
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Avoid leaning forward; keep your chest upright to maintain good form.
Secondary Muscles
While Lawnmower Lunge primarily targets Quads, Glutes , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Hamstrings, Lats, Traps . 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 Lawnmower Lunge, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Lawnmower 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.
