Lunges
Legs • Gym • Beginner
- Muscle Group: Legs
- Training Type: Compound
- Equipment: Bodyweight or Dumbbells
- Difficulty: Beginner
Exercise Overview
Lunges are a compound lower-body exercise that targets the quadriceps, glutes, and hamstrings while also improving balance and coordination. This unilateral movement strengthens each leg individually, helping correct muscle imbalances and enhance functional leg strength
How To Do It
1. Setup
Stand upright with feet hip-width apart. You may hold dumbbells at your sides for added resistance or perform the movement using bodyweight only.
2. Starting Position
Engage your core and keep your chest lifted. Step forward with one leg.
3. Execution
Lower your body until both knees are bent at about 90 degrees. Keep the front knee aligned with your toes and the back knee hovering just above the floor.
4. Return
Push through the heel of the front foot to return to the starting position. Alternate legs or complete all reps on one side before switching.