Lunge · Regular
Walking Lunge
Lunges that travel forward step after step, building leg strength, balance and a little conditioning.
Demo by Dre, an AI coach. Its start and end, as stills.
- Works
- quads, glutes; also hamstrings, adductors, calves, abs
- Kit
- No kit
- Dose
- 8 to 12 reps each side
It goes into the workout in progress at the Bench, as a new group in its main set.
Set up
Clear a straight path of a few metres. Stand tall with your hands on your hips or arms ready to swing naturally.
While you move
- Long step, drop the back knee
- Torso tall the whole way
- Drive up and through to the next step
- Control every landing
Avoid
- Rushing so your steps get short and choppy
- Letting the front knee collapse inward
- Leaning forward over the front leg
Take care if you have trouble with your knees.