Weighted Runner's Lunge to Balance
Muscle Groups: Quads, Glutes, Hamstrings
Weighted Runner's Lunge to Balance focuses on Quads, Glutes, Hamstrings, with Hamstrings, Adductors, Abductors working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Weighted Runner's Lunge to Balance with proper form and technique.
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Start standing tall with your feet hip-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand at your sides.
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Step back with your right foot, lowering into a lunge by bending both knees to about 90 degrees, keeping your left knee over your ankle.
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Push through your left heel to rise back up to standing and lift your right knee up in front of you, finding your balance on your left leg.
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Hold the balance for a moment, then repeat on the other side.
Tips for Success
These tips will help you perform Weighted Runner's Lunge to Balance safely and effectively while maintaining proper form.
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Keep your core engaged to maintain stability and prevent leaning forward.
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Ensure your front knee does not extend past your toes during the lunge.
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When lifting your knee, avoid over-arching your back; keep your torso upright.
Secondary Muscles
While Weighted Runner's Lunge to Balance primarily targets Quads, Glutes, Hamstrings , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Hamstrings, Adductors, Abductors . 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 Runner's Lunge to Balance, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Weighted Runner's Lunge to Balance, 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.
