Weighted Reverse Sliding Box Lunge
Muscle Groups: Quads, Glutes
Weighted Reverse Sliding Box Lunge focuses on Quads, Glutes, with Hamstrings, Calves working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Weighted Reverse Sliding Box Lunge with proper form and technique.
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Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a weight in one hand at your side.
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Step back with your opposite leg into a lunge while sliding the weight down, keeping your front knee above your ankle.
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Push through your front heel to return to the starting position, driving the weight back up as you stand tall.
Tips for Success
These tips will help you perform Weighted Reverse Sliding Box Lunge safely and effectively while maintaining proper form.
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Keep your chest up and core tight to maintain balance and avoid leaning forward.
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Ensure your front knee does not extend past your toes during the lunge.
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Use a controlled motion to prevent injury and maintain effective form.
Secondary Muscles
While Weighted Reverse Sliding Box Lunge primarily targets Quads, Glutes , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Hamstrings, Calves . 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 Weighted Reverse Sliding Box Lunge, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Weighted Reverse Sliding Box 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.
