Sandbag Rotational Lunge
Muscle Groups: Quads, Glutes
Sandbag Rotational Lunge focuses on Quads, Glutes, with Hamstrings, Obliques working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Sandbag Rotational Lunge with proper form and technique.
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Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a sandbag at chest level.
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Step back with your right leg into a lunge, keeping the left knee above the ankle, and rotate your torso to the left while lowering the sandbag.
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Push through your left foot to return to standing, bringing the sandbag back to center as you rise.
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Repeat on the other side, stepping back with your left leg and rotating your torso to the right.
Tips for Success
These tips will help you perform Sandbag Rotational Lunge safely and effectively while maintaining proper form.
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Keep your core engaged throughout the movement to protect your back.
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Avoid letting your front knee go past your toes to reduce strain.
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Align your shoulders with your hips during the rotation to maintain proper posture.
Secondary Muscles
While Sandbag Rotational Lunge primarily targets Quads, Glutes , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Hamstrings, 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 Sandbag Rotational Lunge, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Sandbag Rotational 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.
