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walking lunge

walking lunge exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: glutes. Equipment: body weight.

walking lunge exercise demonstration
Target muscle
glutes
Muscle group
quadriceps
Body part
upper legs
Equipment
body weight

Secondary muscles

quadriceps, hamstrings, calves

How to perform

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. Take a step forward with your right leg, lowering your body into a lunge position.
  3. Keep your torso upright and your front knee aligned with your ankle.
  4. Push off with your right foot and bring your left foot forward, stepping into a lunge position with your left leg.
  5. Continue alternating legs and walking forward, maintaining a controlled and steady pace.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.