Walking Lunge
Muscle Groups: Quads, Glutes
Walking Lunge focuses on Quads, Glutes, with Hamstrings working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Walking Lunge with proper form and technique.
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Stand tall with your feet together. Take a large step forward with one leg. Drop into a lunge bending both knees to 90-degrees. Keep your torso upright but keeping your chest up and shoulders back. Keep your balance.
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Step your back foot forward, bringing your feet together. Move forward, alternating legs.
Tips for Success
These tips will help you perform Walking Lunge safely and effectively while maintaining proper form.
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To ensure proper posture, be certain not to lean forward at your hips.
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To avoid injury, do not allow your front knee to drive past your toes.
Secondary Muscles
While Walking Lunge primarily targets Quads, Glutes , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Hamstrings . 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 Walking Lunge, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Walking 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.
