Bodyweight Walking Lunge
Bodyweight Walking Lunge is a strength – resistance exercise exercise involving Quadriceps, Gluteus maximus. Use these steps to learn the movement and work with your coach to choose a suitable level.
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- Primary muscles
- Quadriceps, Gluteus maximus
- Secondary muscles
- Hamstrings, Gluteus medius, Soleus
- Exercise type
- Strength – resistance exercise
Exercise technique
- Start
Place your hands on your hips and face the walking direction.
- First step
Plant one foot forward at an adequate distance.
- Bend both knees
Lower your hips while lifting the rear heel.
- Bottom balance
Keep your whole front foot planted.
- Advance
Extend your front knee and hip to rise.
- Foot transition
Bring the rear foot forward and load the other side.
- Repeat
Continue walking with your torso upright.
Key technique points
- Do not support yourself with hands on knees.
- Secure foot contact at each step’s end.
- Do not accelerate as if running.
- Bring the rear knee near the floor without impact.
- Do not rotate your hips toward the stepping side.
- Maintain lateral foot spacing.
Common mistakes
Running rhythm
This creates rapid braking instead of controlled lunges.
Pressing on the knee
This adds arm assistance to leg strength.
Stepping on the midline
This reduces lateral balance while walking.
Failing to plant the heel
The front leg pushes through a narrow contact area.
Dragging the rear foot
The new step fails to reach adequate distance.
Falling forward
The torso drops uncontrolled onto the new supporting foot.
Frequently asked questions
Bodyweight Walking Lunge: why is “Running rhythm” a mistake?
This creates rapid braking instead of controlled lunges.
Bodyweight Walking Lunge: why is “Pressing on the knee” a mistake?
This adds arm assistance to leg strength.
Bodyweight Walking Lunge: why is “Stepping on the midline” a mistake?
This reduces lateral balance while walking.
Bodyweight Walking Lunge: why is “Failing to plant the heel” a mistake?
The front leg pushes through a narrow contact area.
Bodyweight Walking Lunge: why is “Dragging the rear foot” a mistake?
The new step fails to reach adequate distance.
Bodyweight Walking Lunge: why is “Falling forward” a mistake?
The torso drops uncontrolled onto the new supporting foot.
What should I focus on when doing Bodyweight Walking Lunge?
Do not support yourself with hands on knees. Secure foot contact at each step’s end. Do not accelerate as if running. Bring the rear knee near the floor without impact. Do not rotate your hips toward the stepping side. Maintain lateral foot spacing.
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Add this exercise to your program with your coach
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