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Walking Lunge

Walking lunges build functional single-leg strength, balance, and coordination. Each step challenges your quads, glutes, and stabilizer muscles in a way that bilateral exercises cannot.

How to Perform

1

Take a long step forward and lower your back knee toward the ground.

2

Front shin should be roughly vertical at the bottom position.

3

Drive up through your front foot and step forward into the next rep.

4

Keep your torso upright throughout — do not lean forward.

5

Alternate legs with each step.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Taking too short a step, overloading the knee joint.

Letting the front knee drift too far past the toes.

Leaning forward instead of staying upright.

Losing balance — look straight ahead, not down.

Muscle Activation

Quads75%
Glutes55%
Hamstrings25%

Variations

Lateral Lunge

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