Landmine Rear Lunge Exercise Guide

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Exercise Profile

Target
Gluteus Maximus
Equipment
Leverage machine
Body Part
Hips, Thighs
Primary Muscle
Gluteus Maximus
Secondary Muscles
Adductor Magnus, Soleus, Quadriceps
Intensity
medium
Category
strength
Skill Level
intermediate
Estimated Calories
5
Alternate Names
Reverse Lunge with Landmine

Visualised Target Muscle Groups

Front

Body muscles front

Back

Body muscles back

How to: Landmine Rear Lunge

  1. Stand with a landmine bar positioned in front of you.
  2. Step back with one leg into a lunge position, keeping the front knee over the ankle.
  3. Lower your hips until both knees are bent at about a 90-degree angle.
  4. Press through the front heel to return to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch legs.

Common Mistakes

  • Leaning too far forward
  • Allowing the front knee to go past the toes
  • Rounding the back during the movement

Modifications

  • Use a lower weight to start if you're new to lunges.
  • Perform the exercise without weights to master the form initially.

Tips

  • Keep your back straight and chest up during the movement.
  • Engage your core to maintain stability.
  • Focus on pushing through your front heel as you rise back up.

Tags

lower body
strength
lunges
glutes
legs
exercise

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