Kettlebell Single Arm Overhead Lunge Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Quadriceps
- Equipment
- Kettlebell
- Body Part
- Thighs
- Primary Muscle
- Quadriceps
- Secondary Muscles
- Adductor Magnus, Soleus, Gluteus Maximus
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5.5
- Alternate Names
- Single Arm Kettlebell Overhead Lunge
How to: Kettlebell Single Arm Overhead Lunge
- Start standing with your feet hip-width apart, holding a kettlebell in one hand overhead.
- Step forward with one leg, lower your body into a lunge position while keeping your back knee slightly above the ground.
- Push through your front heel to rise back up to standing while maintaining the kettlebell overhead.
- Alternate legs or complete all repetitions on one side before switching.
Common Mistakes
- Leaning too far forward during the lunge.
- Not keeping the kettlebell stable overhead.
- Letting the front knee cave in towards the midline.
Modifications
- Perform the lunge without weights to start.
- Use a lower weight kettlebell if necessary.
Tips
- Keep your core engaged throughout the movement.
- Ensure that your knee doesn't go past your toes while lunging.
- Maintain an upright torso to avoid straining the back.
Kettlebell Single Arm Overhead Lunge Alternatives
Tags
lunge
kettlebell
strength
legs
overhead
balance