Legs
The main muscle group listed for this exercise.
Exercise guide
Bodyweight Walking Lunge
Bodyweight Walking Lunge is a beginner-friendly leg exercise. It also involves the glutes.
Minimal
The equipment listed for this variation.
Beginner
The recorded setup and movement complexity.
Legs
Bodyweight Walking Lunge also involves glutes.
Strength
Movement pattern: single-leg. This is a compound exercise.
Beginner
This level reflects the setup and movement complexity recorded for this exercise.
Instructions
How to do Bodyweight Walking Lunge
- Begin standing with your feet shoulder width apart and your hands on your hips.
- Step forward with one leg, flexing the knees to drop your hips. Descend until your rear knee nearly touches the ground. Your posture should remain upright, and your front knee should stay above the front foot.
- Drive through the heel of your lead foot and extend both knees to raise yourself back up.
- Step forward with your rear foot, repeating the lunge on the opposite leg.
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FAQ
Common questions about Bodyweight Walking Lunge.
What muscles does Bodyweight Walking Lunge work?
Bodyweight Walking Lunge primarily trains the legs and also involves the glutes.
Is Bodyweight Walking Lunge beginner-friendly?
Yes. It is listed as beginner-friendly.
What equipment do I need for Bodyweight Walking Lunge?
The exercise record does not list dedicated equipment for this variation.
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