Weighted Reverse Sliding Lunge
Muscle Groups: Quads, Glutes
Weighted Reverse Sliding 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 Lunge with proper form and technique.
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Stand upright with feet hip-width apart, holding a dumbbell in one hand at your side.
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Step back with the opposite leg into a lunge, lowering your back knee toward the floor while keeping your front knee above your ankle.
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Push through your front heel to return to the starting position, keeping your core engaged throughout the movement.
Tips for Success
These tips will help you perform Weighted Reverse Sliding Lunge safely and effectively while maintaining proper form.
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Keep your front knee behind your toes to avoid strain on the joint.
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Maintain an upright torso and avoid leaning forward during the lunge.
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Ensure your back knee hovers just above the ground to reduce impact and maintain proper form.
Secondary Muscles
While Weighted Reverse Sliding 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 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 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.
