Overhead Lunge with Rotation
Muscle Groups: Quads, Glutes
Overhead Lunge with Rotation focuses on Quads, Glutes, with Hamstrings, Shoulders, Obliques working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Overhead Lunge with Rotation with proper form and technique.
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Stand tall with feet hip-width apart and hold a weight overhead with both hands.
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Step forward with your right leg into a lunge, keeping your knee aligned with your ankle.
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As you lunge, rotate your torso to the right, engaging your core.
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Push through your front heel to return to standing and repeat on the left side.
Tips for Success
These tips will help you perform Overhead Lunge with Rotation safely and effectively while maintaining proper form.
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Keep your back straight throughout the movement to avoid strain on your lower back.
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Ensure your front knee doesn't go past your toes to protect your joints.
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Avoid locking your elbows while holding the weight to maintain stability.
Secondary Muscles
While Overhead Lunge with Rotation primarily targets Quads, Glutes , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Hamstrings, Shoulders, Obliques . 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 Overhead Lunge with Rotation, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Overhead Lunge with Rotation, 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.
