Lever Rear Lunge

ExRx.net > Exercises > Directory > Quads > Exercise

                   
                   

Lever Rear Lunge

Instructions

Preparation

Stand between lever handles to sides. Squat down with feet flat on floor and grasp lower handles to sides. Lift lever by extending hips and knees to full extension.

Execution

Extend one leg back on forefoot. Lower body on other leg by flexing knee and hip of front leg until knee of rear leg is almost in contact with floor. Return to original standing position by extending hip and knee of forward leg. Repeat by alternating rear lunge with opposite leg.

Comments

Keep torso upright during lunge; flexible hip flexors are important. Forward knee should point same direction as foot throughout lunge. With forward foot further forward: Gluteus Maximus is emphasized, Quadriceps are less emphasized.

Classification

 Utility: Auxiliary
 Mechanics: Compound
 Force: Push

Muscles

Target

Synergists

Dynamic Stabilizers

Stabilizers

 

Main Menu | Exercise & Muscle Directory | Workout Templates