Lunge, Walking Lunge

Barbell Lunge, Walking Lunge Exercise

Target Muscle: Quadriceps (Thighs)

Workout Mechanics: Compound | Workout Force: Push Exercise | Utility: Auxiliary

Stablizer Muscle: Erector Spinae, Tibialis Anterior, Gluteus Medius, Gluteus Minimus

Synergists: Gluteus Maximus, Adductor Magnus, Soleus

Lunge, Walking Lunge Instructions

Lunge, Walking Lunge Technique

Position barball on back of shoulders and grasp bar to sides.

Lunge, Walking Lunge Form

Step forward with first leg. Land on heel then forefoot. Lower body by flexing knee and hip of front leg until knee of rear leg is almost in contact with floor. Stand on forward leg with assistance of rear leg. Lunge forward with opposite leg. Repeat by alternating lunge with opposite legs.

Keep torso upright during lunge; flexible hip flexors are important. Lead knee should point same direction as foot throughout lunge. A long lunge emphasizes the Gluteus Maximus; a short lunge emphasizes Quadriceps. Tibilalis Anterior is exercised eccentrically during landing on heel.

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1. Lunge
2. Lunge, Rear Lunge
3. Lunge, Side Lunge
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5. Single Leg Split Squat, Side Split Squat
6. Single Leg Split Squat, Single Leg Squat
7. Single Leg Split Squat, Split Squat
8. Squat
9. Squat, Front Squat
10. Squat, Full Squat
11. Squat, Hack Squat
12. Squat, Safety Squat
13. Step-up