Kettlebell Lunge

Body region

• Legs
• Glutes

Muscles

Main

• Gluteus Maximus
• Vastus Lateralis
• Vastus Medialis
• Vastus Intermedius

Helps

• Rectus Femoris
• Adductor Magnus
• Biceps Femoris
• Soleus

Holds

• Erector Spinae
• Rectus Abdominis
• Gluteus Medius

Equipment

• Kettlebell

Technique

1. Hold a kettlebell in each hand at your sides.
2. Step forward and lower the back knee until both knees are bent about 90 degrees.
3. Push back to standing and alternate legs.

Cues

• Keep the kettlebells still.
• Take a long enough step to keep the front heel down.

Common mistakes

• Letting the bells swing.
• Taking a short step so the front heel lifts.

Alternatives

• Dumbbell Forward Lunge
• Kettlebell Reverse Lunge