walking lunge

A upper legs exercise targeting the glutes, performed with body weight.

walking lunge demonstration
walking lunge — demonstration

Body part

Upper Legs

Equipment

Body Weight

Target muscles

Glutes

Secondary muscles

Quadriceps, Hamstrings, Calves

How to do walking lunge

  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.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Glutes

Secondary

QuadricepsHamstringsCalves

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