Walking lunge
Also called forward lunge, lunge walk
- Works
- Front of the thigh · quadriceps
- Buttocks · gluteus maximus
- Back of the thigh · hamstrings
- Needs
- No equipment
Setup
Stand at one end of a clear space. Hold weights at your sides if you want more load.
Steps
- Take a long step forward.
- Lower your back knee toward the floor.
- Push through the front foot and bring the back foot forward into the next step.
- Count each step as one rep.
Breathing
Take a breath and tighten your stomach before each rep. Breathe out as you come up.
Where you feel it
In the front of your thighs and your buttocks.
Common mistakes
- Letting the front knee fall inward.
- Taking short steps so the knee goes far past the toes.
When to stop
Stop if you feel sharp pain, pain in a joint, dizziness or numbness.