Walking Lunge
Muscle Groups: Quads, Glutes
Walking Lunge focuses on Quads, Glutes, with Hamstrings, Abs 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 hip-width apart and your hands on your hips.
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Step forward with one leg, lowering your hips until both knees are bent at approximately a 90-degree angle.
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Ensure your front knee is directly over your ankle and your back knee hovers just above the floor.
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Push off your front foot, bringing your back leg forward as you immediately step into a lunge with the opposite leg.
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Continue alternating legs, stepping forward into a lunge with each step.
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, 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 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.
