Exercise
Lunge With Twist
Also known as: lunge twist, twisting lunge, walking lunge with twist
Lunge With Twist is a compound exercise for the quadriceps and glutes. Main target: vastus lateralis, vastus medialis and gluteus maximus. Also works: rectus femoris, biceps femoris, adductors, obliques and medial gastrocnemius. No equipment needed — just your bodyweight.
Muscles worked
How to do it
- Stand tall with your arms extended in front of your chest.
- Step forward into a lunge until both knees are bent at about 90 degrees.
- At the bottom, rotate your torso toward the front leg, then back to center.
- Push off the front foot to stand up and repeat on the other leg; alternate.
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Alternatives with other equipment
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