Lunge with Twist Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Gluteus Maximus
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Waist
- Primary Muscle
- Gluteus Maximus
- Secondary Muscles
- Quadriceps, Obliques, Adductor Magnus, Soleus
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Twisted Lunge
How to: Lunge with Twist
- Start standing with feet hip-width apart.
- Step forward with your right leg and lower your hips until both knees are bent at about a 90-degree angle.
- Push through your right heel to return to standing position.
- As you lunge, twist your torso towards the right leg, engaging your obliques.
- Return to the starting position and repeat on the other side.
Common Mistakes
- Letting the front knee go past the toes.
- Not engaging the core during the twist.
- Rounding the back instead of keeping it straight.
Modifications
- Perform the lunge without the twist for beginners.
- Use a chair or wall for balance if necessary.
Tips
- Keep your front knee aligned with your ankle during the lunge.
- Maintain a straight back and engage your core throughout the movement.
- Twist your torso toward the forward leg for maximum engagement of the obliques.
Lunge with Twist Alternatives
Tags
strength
waist
glutes
quadriceps
obliques
balance