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Walking Lunge

A dynamic lower body exercise that combines lunges with forward movement to improve leg strength, balance, and coordination.

Exercise Overview

Category

General Resistance

Exercise_Type

Strength

Difficulty_Level

Intermediate

Technique

Start standing with feet together. Step forward with one leg into a lunge position, lowering your body until both knees are bent at approximately 90 degrees. Push off the front foot to step forward with the opposite leg, repeating the lunge movement. Continue alternating legs while walking forward.

Starting Position

Begin standing with feet together, core engaged and ready to step forward into the first lunge.

Finishing Position

Complete the walking lunge sequence and return to standing position, maintaining good posture and balance.

Form Cues

Step forward with control, keep your chest up, maintain balance, push through your front foot

Common Mistakes

Allowing the front knee to extend past toes, not maintaining core engagement, rushing the movement, poor balance

Progression Tips

Add weights, increase distance, perform on unstable surface, or add arm movements.

Regression Tips

Perform stationary lunges first, reduce range of motion, or hold onto support for balance.

Safety Notes

Ensure proper lunge form to avoid knee strain. Stop if you experience pain in the knees, hips, or lower back. Maintain control throughout the movement.