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Forward Lunge (male)

An exercise for the Upper Legs - correct movement demonstrated with detailed steps.

Body partUpper Legs Target muscleGlutes EquipmentBody Weight

Step by step

  1. Stand with your feet hip-width apart and hands on your hips.
  2. Take a big step forward with your right foot, lowering your body into a lunge position.
  3. Bend your right knee to about 90 degrees, keeping your knee aligned with your ankle.
  4. Push off with your right foot and return to the starting position.
  5. Repeat with your left leg, alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Glutes (primary)QuadricepsHamstringsCalves

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