Main Muscle TargetedQuadriceps
Exercise TypeStrength
Auxiliary Muscles WorkedCalves, Gluteus Maximus, Hamstrings
EquipmentNone
Mechanics TypeCompound
Exercise LevelBeginner
Applied ForcePush
Sport
Male Version
Female Version
Male variant
Male variant
Female variant
Female variant

Instructions

1)Begin standing with your feet shoulder width apart and your hands on your hips.
2) Step forward with one leg, flexing the knees to drop your hips. Descend until your rear knee nearly touches the ground. Your posture should remain upright, and your front knee should stay above the front foot.
3)Drive through the heel of your lead foot and extend both knees to raise yourself back up.
4) Step forward with your rear foot, repeating the lunge on the opposite leg.

Alternative Exercises

Single Leg Glute Bridge, Split Squats


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