Weighted Lunge with Swing Exercise Guide

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Exercise Profile

Target
Deltoid Anterior
Equipment
Weighted
Body Part
Shoulders, Thighs
Primary Muscle
Deltoid Anterior
Secondary Muscles
Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head, Soleus, Serratus Anterior, Deltoid Lateral, Adductor Magnus, Gluteus Maximus, Quadriceps
Intensity
medium
Category
strength
Skill Level
intermediate
Estimated Calories
6.5
Alternate Names
Lunge with weight and swing

Visualised Target Muscle Groups

Front

Body muscles front

Back

Body muscles back

How to: Weighted Lunge with Swing

  1. Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and hold weights in both hands.
  2. Step forward into a lunge position with your right leg, lowering your hips until both knees are bent at about a 90-degree angle.
  3. Push through your right heel to return to the starting position while swinging the weights back to the starting position.
  4. Repeat on the other side.

Common Mistakes

  • Rounding the back while lunging.
  • Lunging too deep without proper control.
  • Neglecting to maintain balance during the swing.

Modifications

  • Use lighter weights or no weight for beginners.
  • Perform the lunge without the swing for a modified version.

Tips

  • Maintain a straight back during the lunge.
  • Engage your core to improve stability.
  • Ensure your knee does not extend beyond your toes.

Tags

shoulders
thighs
strength
lunge
weighted
core

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