Lunge with Rotation

Body region

• Legs
• Glutes
• Core

Muscles

Main

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

Helps

• External Oblique
• Internal Oblique
• Rectus Femoris
• Adductor Magnus

Holds

• Transversus Abdominis

Technique

1. Stand tall with hands clasped in front of the chest.
2. Step forward into a lunge.
3. At the bottom, rotate the torso over the front leg, then turn back to center.
4. Push back to the start and alternate legs.

Cues

• Rotate from the upper back, not the hips.
• Keep the front knee steady.

Common mistakes

• Letting the knee twist with the torso.
• Rotating before the lunge is stable.

Alternatives

• Walking Lunge with Twist
• Forward Lunge