Overhead Lunge
Muscle Groups: Quads, Glutes
Overhead Lunge focuses on Quads, Glutes, with Hamstrings, Shoulders, Abs working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Overhead Lunge with proper form and technique.
- 1
Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart and your hands clasped together, extending your arms straight overhead.
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Step forward with one leg and lower your hips until your front thigh is parallel to the floor and your rear knee hovers just above the ground.
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Push off your front foot to return to the starting standing position, bringing your lead leg back to meet your other foot.
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Alternate legs and repeat the lunge movement, keeping your arms extended overhead throughout the exercise.
Secondary Muscles
While Overhead Lunge primarily targets Quads, Glutes , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Hamstrings, Shoulders, Abs . 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, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Overhead 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.
