Walking Lunge

The Walking Lunge primarily works the Gluteus Maximus, Rectus Femoris, Vastus Lateralis, with secondary activation of the Adductor Magnus, Vastus Medialis and stabilizer support from the Erector Spinae, External Obliques, Rectus Abdominis. It is a dumbbell compound exercise at beginner difficulty.

Forward stepping lunge alternating legs with dumbbells.

EquipmentDumbbell
DifficultyBeginner
TypeCompound
MovementLunge
ForcePush
LateralityUnilateral
PrimaryGluteus Maximus, Rectus Femoris, Vastus Lateralis
SecondaryAdductor Magnus, Vastus Medialis

Muscles Worked

Front
Back
Primary Secondary Stabilizer

Primary Muscles

Secondary Muscles

Stabilizer Muscles

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Stand with feet together. Grasp dumbbells with firm grip. Execution: Step forward and lower body until front thigh is parallel to floor. Drive through front foot to return to starting position. Repeat. Comments: Perform equal reps on each side.

Alternative Exercises

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