Lunge Pass Through

Lunge Pass Through is a coordinated resistance - lunge with hand transfer 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
Gluteus medius, Hamstrings, Forearms, Obliques
Exercise type
Coordinated resistance - lunge with hand transfer

Exercise technique

  1. Start

    Hold the bell in your right hand.

  2. Forward step

    Lunge forward with the left foot.

  3. Bottom balance

    Plant the front foot and bring the rear knee near the floor.

  4. Hand path

    Pass the bell beneath the front thigh.

  5. Transfer

    Release the right hand only after the left fully grips the handle.

  6. Push back

    Push through the front foot to return to the start.

  7. Other side

    Step forward with the right leg next and reverse the transfer.

Key technique points

Common mistakes

Early release

The handle may leave both hands.

Hitting the knee

The weight path intersects the leg.

Turning the torso

Lunge balance shifts into rotation.

Narrow step

Insufficient room remains for the transfer.

Transferring in the air

The load changes hands before support is established.

Jumping backward

The return becomes uncontrolled with the one-hand load.

Frequently asked questions

Lunge Pass Through: why is “Early release” a mistake?

The handle may leave both hands.

Lunge Pass Through: why is “Hitting the knee” a mistake?

The weight path intersects the leg.

Lunge Pass Through: why is “Turning the torso” a mistake?

Lunge balance shifts into rotation.

Lunge Pass Through: why is “Narrow step” a mistake?

Insufficient room remains for the transfer.

Lunge Pass Through: why is “Transferring in the air” a mistake?

The load changes hands before support is established.

Lunge Pass Through: why is “Jumping backward” a mistake?

The return becomes uncontrolled with the one-hand load.

What should I focus on when doing Lunge Pass Through?

Change hands in a stable bottom position. Do not hit the knee with the bell. Establish the new grip before releasing. Do not lean sideways to create space. Choose enough step width for the pass. Do not turn the movement into a fast throw.

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