forward lunge (male)
forward lunge (male) — highlighted muscle: glutes

Muscles worked

glutes, quadriceps, hamstrings, calves

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forward lunge (male)

Body part
upper legs
Equipment
body weight
Target muscle
glutes
Muscle group
quadriceps

How to perform it

  1. 1

    Stand with your feet hip-width apart and hands on your hips.

  2. 2

    Take a big step forward with your right foot, lowering your body into a lunge position.

  3. 3

    Bend your right knee to about 90 degrees, keeping your knee aligned with your ankle.

  4. 4

    Push off with your right foot and return to the starting position.

  5. 5

    Repeat with your left leg, alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.

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