Landmine Rear Lunge Exercise Guide
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
How to: Landmine Rear Lunge
- Stand with a landmine bar positioned in front of you.
- Step back with one leg into a lunge position, keeping the front knee over the ankle.
- Lower your hips until both knees are bent at about a 90-degree angle.
- Press through the front heel to return to the starting position.
- 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.
Landmine Rear Lunge Alternatives
Tags
lower body
strength
lunges
glutes
legs
exercise