Lunge With Kick

BodyweightIntermediateCompoundEach side
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Quick answer

Lunge With Kick is an intermediate compound bodyweight exercise that mainly works the quads, with the abs, glutes and hamstrings assisting.

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Muscles worked

Front
Back

Primary

How to do Lunge With Kick

  1. 1

    Begin by standing with your legs straight and your arms to your sides. Step back with your right leg into a lunge position. This is is your starting position.

  2. 2

    Return to the standing position and as you do it, lift your right leg up and kick it out straight.

  3. 3

    Without allowing it to touch the floor, step back again on your right leg into the starting lunge position.

  4. 4

    Repeat on the other leg.

Form cues

  • As you kick out, you can swing your hands back and lean back a little to keep your balance.
  • Perform the kick in a controlled manner.
  • Keep your core engaged throughout the motion.
  • Keep your arms controlled and pay attention to their position as you perform the exercise.

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