Quads · Body weight · Beginner
How to do Forward Lunge
The forward lunge is a bodyweight exercise targeting the glutes, with secondary emphasis on the quadriceps, hamstrings, and calves. It involves stepping forward into a lunge position and returning to standing, alternating legs.
- Also works
- Hamstrings and Calves
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Level
- Beginner
- Category
- Legs
How to do Forward Lunge, step by step
- Stand with your feet hip-width apart and hands on your hips.
- Take a big step forward with your right foot, lowering your body into a lunge position.
- Bend your right knee to about 90 degrees, keeping your knee aligned with your ankle.
- Push off with your right foot and return to the starting position.
- Repeat with your left leg, alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.
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Muscles worked
Forward Lunge works your quads and glutes as the main movers, with help from your hamstrings and calves.
Track Forward Lunge in SPLYT
Forward Lunge is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.
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