Lunge Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Thighs
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Thighs
- Primary Muscle
- Thighs
- Secondary Muscles
- Adductor Magnus, Calves, Soleus
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- beginner
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Forward Lunge
How to: Lunge
- Stand tall with feet hip-width apart.
- Step forward with one leg, lowering your hips until both knees are bent at about a 90-degree angle.
- Keep your front knee directly above your ankle, and your other knee hovering above the ground.
- Push through your front heel to return to the starting position.
- Repeat on the other side.
Common Mistakes
- Leaning too far forward while lunging.
- Not engaging the core muscles.
- Letting the front knee move too far forward.
Modifications
- Perform the lunge with a smaller range of motion if having trouble.
- Use a wall or a chair for support if balance is an issue.
Tips
- Keep your upper body straight and engage your core.
- Make sure your knee does not extend past your toes during the lunge.
- Use a mat for comfort if doing this on a hard surface.
Tags
legs
thighs
strength
core
warming-up
balance