Classification
Type | basic |
Mechanics | compound |
Direction | push |
Equipment | - |
Additional Equipment | - |
Instructions
Preparation
Stand upright and place hands against hips. With one leg step forward into wide lunge position.Execution
Lower body until knee of rear leg is just above floor. Extend legs and hip to return. Keep knees slightly flexed and repeat.Variations / Comments
For better stability place feet about shoulderwide apart.![Bodyweight Only Lunge | Starting Position Bodyweight Only Lunge Starting Position](/data/exercisefiles/71/1271.jpg)
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![Bodyweight Only Lunge | Ending Position Bodyweight Only Lunge Ending Position](/data/exercisefiles/72/1272.jpg)
Muscles
Target | Quadriceps |
Synergist | Gluteus Maximus | Hip Adductors | Soleus |
Stabilizers | Hamstrings | Gastrocnemius |
![Bodyweight Only Lunge | Muscles Front Bodyweight Only Lunge Muscles Front](/data/musclemaps/93/693.jpg)
Front
![Bodyweight Only Lunge | Muscles Rear Bodyweight Only Lunge Muscles Rear](/data/musclemaps/94/694.jpg)
Rear
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