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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Start by standing on an elevated surface, holding a dumbbell in each hand with your arms at your sides.
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Place a slider under the ball of one foot, with that leg extended slightly behind you.
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Keeping your chest up and core engaged, slowly slide your back foot backward.
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Simultaneously bend both knees, lowering your body until your front thigh is parallel to the elevated surface and your back knee hovers just above the floor.
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Drive through the heel of your front foot and slide your back foot forward to return to the starting position.
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Complete all repetitions on one side before switching to the other leg.
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.
