1 / 6Walking Lunge
Lunging forward step after step builds the legs and glutes and gets your heart rate up. A great finisher for leg day.
LegsGlutes
- Level
- Beginner
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Main muscle
- Legs
- Also works
- Glutes
- Beginner sets
- 3 × 8–10
- Rest
- 60 seconds
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See the app · coming soonHow to do it
- 1Stand tall with your feet together.
- 2Step forward and lower your back knee toward the floor.
- 3Push through your front foot and bring your back leg forward into the next step.
- 4Keep walking, switching legs each step.
Common mistakes
- Short, choppy steps
- Letting the back knee slam the floor
- Wobbling side to side
Tips
- Take steady, long steps
- Lower the back knee gently toward the floor
- Look ahead, not down
Questions
How far should I walk?
Count steps instead: 8–10 per leg is a good start for each set.
Can I add weight?
Yes, hold a dumbbell in each hand once body-weight lunges feel easy.
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