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Lunge With Diagonal Reach

Beginner

Lunge With Diagonal Reach

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Author

Owen Jones

Updated

17 Sep 2024

Demonstration Video

  • Description
  • Instructions
  • Muscle Groups
  • Tips

Exercise Description

This variation targets the glutes, quads, and hamstrings while also engaging the muscles of the inner and outer thighs.

Exercise Instructions

  • Step 1

    Stand with your arms at your sides.
  • Step 2

    Step forward with one foot in a lunge position and lower yourself down with the opposite arm extended across your body. Return to starting position.

Muscle Groups

Lunge With Diagonal Reach targets Abs, Glutes, Hamstrings, Obliques, Quads, Shoulders as seen below.

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Exercise Tips

  • Make sure you use your full range of motion in the lunge and lower yourself down until your front knee is close to 90 degrees.
  • Don't let your body roll forward. Keep your chest straight and straight at all times, tensing your abdomen.
  • Avoid driving by your toes. Keep your weight on your heels.