Lunge Push up Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Thighs
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Thighs
- Primary Muscle
- Thighs
- Secondary Muscles
- Chest, Triceps, Triceps Brachii, Adductor Magnus, Shoulders, Deltoid Anterior, Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5.5
- Alternate Names
- Lunge Push-up, Lunge with Push-up
How to: Lunge Push up
- Start in a standing position, feet hip-width apart.
- Step forward with one leg into a lunge.
- Lower your back knee toward the ground, and ensure your front knee stays above your ankle.
- Push through the front heel to return to the standing position.
- Immediately perform a push-up after returning to standing position.
- Repeat on the other side.
Common Mistakes
- Not maintaining a stable core while performing the exercise.
- Allowing the front knee to extend beyond the toes.
- Rounding the back during the push-up portion.
Modifications
- Perform the lunges without the push-up for a simplified version.
- Use a chair for support when lowering into the lunge.
Tips
- Keep your back straight and core engaged.
- Ensure your knees do not extend past your toes during the lunge.
- Lower your chest as you lower your body.
Lunge Push up Alternatives
Tags
strength
thighs
upper body
chest
Mobility
full body