Essential Exercises

Walking Lunge Exercise

Keep torso upright during lunge; flexible hip flexors are important. A long lunge emphasizes the Gluteus Maximus; a short lunge emphasizes Quadriceps.

• Grab a pair of dumbbells and hold them at your sides. Stand with your feet hip-width apart at one end of your house or gym.
• Lunge forward with your left leg bending the knee 90-degrees. Your right knee should also bend and almost touch the floor.
• Stand and bring your right foot up next to your left, then repeat with the right leg lunging forward. That is one repetition.
• Continue until you have completed half your repetitions in this direction. Turn and do the same number of walking lunges back to your starting point.

See also:  Lunges; Windmill Lunge; Lunge with Anterior Raise