Rear Shift Lunge from Deficit Exercise Guide

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Exercise Profile

Target
Quadriceps
Equipment
Body weight
Body Part
Thighs
Primary Muscle
Quadriceps
Secondary Muscles
Hamstrings, Adductors, Gluteus Maximus
Intensity
medium
Category
strength
Skill Level
intermediate
Estimated Calories
5.5
Alternate Names
Rear Lunge from Deficit

Visualised Target Muscle Groups

Front

Body muscles front

Back

Body muscles back

How to: Rear Shift Lunge from Deficit

  1. Stand on an elevated platform with your back foot on the surface and the front foot on the ground.
  2. Lower your body into a lunge by bending your front knee and lowering your back knee toward the ground.
  3. Keep your core engaged and back straight as you lower into the lunge.
  4. Push through your front heel to return to the starting position.
  5. Repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions.

Common Mistakes

  • Allowing the knee to buckle inward during the lunge.
  • Not maintaining a straight back.
  • Performing the exercise too quickly without proper control.

Modifications

  • Perform the exercise on a flat surface instead of a deficit if balance is an issue.
  • Use a support, like a wall or a sturdy chair, to assist with balance.

Tips

  • Keep your back straight and engage your core throughout the movement.
  • Make sure your front knee does not extend beyond your toes as you lunge.
  • Control your descent to maintain balance and prevent injury.

Tags

thighs
lunges
strength
quadriceps
glutes
hamstrings