Kettlebell Single Arm Overhead Lunge Exercise Guide

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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

Visualised Target Muscle Groups

Front

Body muscles front

Back

Body muscles back

How to: Kettlebell Single Arm Overhead Lunge

  1. Start standing with your feet hip-width apart, holding a kettlebell in one hand overhead.
  2. Step forward with one leg, lower your body into a lunge position while keeping your back knee slightly above the ground.
  3. Push through your front heel to rise back up to standing while maintaining the kettlebell overhead.
  4. 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.

Tags

lunge
kettlebell
strength
legs
overhead
balance

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