Glutes · Weighted · Intermediate

How to do Weighted Stretch Lunge

The weighted stretch lunge is a lower body exercise that targets the glutes while also engaging the quadriceps, hamstrings, and calves. It involves stepping forward into a lunge position while holding weights, then returning to the starting position and alternating legs.

Primary muscle: Glutes
Also works: Quadriceps, Hamstrings and Calves
Equipment: Weighted
Level: Intermediate
Category: Legs

How to do Weighted Stretch Lunge, step by step

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
Take a step forward with your right foot, keeping your back straight.
Lower your body by bending your knees until your right thigh is parallel to the ground.
Push through your right heel to return to the starting position.
Repeat with your left leg.
Continue alternating legs for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Weighted Stretch Lunge works your glutes as the main mover, with help from your quadriceps, hamstrings and calves.

Track Weighted Stretch Lunge in SPLYT

Weighted Stretch 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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