Kettlebell Backward Lunge Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Gluteus Maximus
- Equipment
- Kettlebell
- Body Part
- Hips, Thighs
- Primary Muscle
- Gluteus Maximus
- Secondary Muscles
- Soleus, Adductor Magnus, Quadriceps
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5.5
- Alternate Names
- Kettlebell Reverse Lunge
How to: Kettlebell Backward Lunge
- Stand upright holding a kettlebell in one hand.
- Step back with one leg into a lunge position, keeping your front knee at a 90-degree angle.
- Lower your body until your back knee nearly touches the floor.
- Push through your front heel to return to the starting position.
- Switch legs and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Not keeping the front knee aligned with the foot.
- Leaning too far forward during the movement.
- Failing to engage the core muscles.
Modifications
- Use a lighter kettlebell for those new to lunges.
- Perform the lunge without weights to focus on form.
Tips
- Keep the kettlebell close to your body to maintain balance.
- Engage your core throughout the movement for stability.
- Ensure your knee does not extend past your toes during the lunge.
Kettlebell Backward Lunge Alternatives
Tags
strength
kettlebell
legs
glutes
thighs
intermediate