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 tall with your feet together, holding a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing your body.
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Place the ball of one foot on a slider, keeping your weight primarily on your standing leg.
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Engage your core and slowly slide the foot on the slider straight back, simultaneously bending both knees to 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 through the heel of your front foot and slide the back foot forward, extending both legs to return to the starting position.
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
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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.
