Lunge with Diagonal Reach
Muscle Groups: Quads, Glutes
Lunge with Diagonal Reach focuses on Quads, Glutes, with Hamstrings, Shoulders working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Lunge with Diagonal Reach with proper form and technique.
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Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart, engage your core, and hold your arms straight above your head with palms together.
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Step forward with your right foot into a lunge, lowering your back knee toward the floor and reaching your arms diagonally to the left.
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Push back through your right heel to return to standing, raising your arms back overhead.
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Repeat on the other side, stepping forward with your left foot and reaching your arms diagonally to the right.
Tips for Success
These tips will help you perform Lunge with Diagonal Reach safely and effectively while maintaining proper form.
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Keep your front knee aligned over your ankle to prevent strain.
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Engage your core throughout the movement to maintain balance.
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Avoid leaning forward; keep your chest lifted to support proper form.
Secondary Muscles
While Lunge with Diagonal Reach primarily targets Quads, Glutes , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Hamstrings, Shoulders . 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 Lunge with Diagonal Reach, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Lunge with Diagonal Reach, 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.
