Beginner
Bodyweight Walking Lunge
Author
Owen JonesUpdated
17 Sep 2024Demonstration Video
- Description
- Instructions
- Muscle Groups
- Tips
Exercise Description
Bodyweight Walking Lunge strengthens the leg muscles as well as the core, hips, and glutes. It helps to increase flexibility and loosen up your hips and hamstrings. This can help improve posture and balance, which can be beneficial to athletes, casual exercisers, and fitness novices alike.
Exercise Instructions
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Step 1
Stand up with your feet together. Take a big step forward with one leg. Lower yourself into a lunge, bending both knees at a 90-degree angle. Keep your torso straight, but keep your chest up and your shoulders back. Keep your balance. -
Step 2
Step forward with your back foot, bringing your feet together. Move forward, alternating legs.
Muscle Groups
Bodyweight Walking Lunge targets Calves, Glutes, Hamstrings, Hips, Quads, Thighs as seen below.
Exercise Tips
- To ensure proper posture, be sure not to lean forward on your hips.
- To avoid injury, do not allow your front knee to extend past your toes.
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