Weighted Side-to-Side Lunge Chops
Muscle Groups: Quads, Glutes
Weighted Side-to-Side Lunge Chops focuses on Quads, Glutes, with Hamstrings, Adductors, Abductors, Obliques, Abs working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Weighted Side-to-Side Lunge Chops with proper form and technique.
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Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a weight (like a dumbbell) in both hands.
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Step your right foot out to the side into a lunge, bending your right knee while keeping your left leg straight; at the same time, bring the weight down towards your right foot.
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Push off your right foot to return to standing, and as you do, lift the weight overhead to the left side, transferring your weight onto your left foot.
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Repeat the movement to the left side, lunge left and bring the weight down to your left foot, then return to standing and lift overhead to the right.
Tips for Success
These tips will help you perform Weighted Side-to-Side Lunge Chops safely and effectively while maintaining proper form.
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Always keep your knees aligned with your toes to avoid strain.
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Engage your core throughout the movement to maintain balance and stability.
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Avoid leaning too far forward; keep your back straight and chest up.
Secondary Muscles
While Weighted Side-to-Side Lunge Chops primarily targets Quads, Glutes , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Hamstrings, Adductors, Abductors, Obliques, Abs . 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 Side-to-Side Lunge Chops, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Weighted Side-to-Side Lunge Chops, 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.
