Exercise technique

walking lunge

The walking lunge is a bodyweight exercise that targets the glutes while also engaging the quadriceps, hamstrings, and calves. It involves stepping forward into a lunge and alternating legs as you walk forward, requiring balance, coordination, and lower body strength.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. Take a step forward with your right leg, lowering your body into a lunge position.
  3. Keep your torso upright and your front knee aligned with your ankle.
  4. Push off with your right foot and bring your left foot forward, stepping into a lunge position with your left leg.
  5. Continue alternating legs and walking forward, maintaining a controlled and steady pace.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Quadriceps, Hamstrings, Calves.

Which programs include it?

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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