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Walking Lunges

A dynamic lower body exercise that targets the quadriceps, glutes, and hamstrings through alternating forward lunges while walking, improving balance and coordination.

Exercise Overview

Category

General Resistance

Exercise_Type

Strength

Difficulty_Level

Intermediate

Technique

Stand with feet shoulder-width apart. Step forward with one leg, lowering your body until both knees are bent at 90 degrees. Push off the front foot to return to standing, then step forward with the opposite leg.

Starting Position

Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, arms at your sides, and prepare to step forward with one leg.

Finishing Position

Return to the starting position with feet shoulder-width apart and arms at your sides, maintaining proper form throughout the movement.

Form Cues

Keep your chest up, step forward far enough, lower your back knee, drive through your front heel, maintain balance

Common Mistakes

Stepping too short, not lowering back knee enough, poor balance, rushing the movement, poor posture

Progression Tips

Add weight, increase distance, perform variations, add resistance bands, incorporate tempo changes.

Regression Tips

Perform stationary lunges, reduce range of motion, focus on form, use assistance, practice balance.

Safety Notes

Maintain proper form to avoid knee strain. Stop if you experience knee or back pain. Ensure you have enough space to perform the movement safely. Keep your core engaged throughout the movement.