Lunge to knee drive left bodyweight

Category

Legs

Difficulty

Intermediate

Equipment

Bodyweight

Primary muscles

Rectus Femoris, Gluteus Maximus, Gluteus Mideus, Iliopsoas

Secondary muscles

Biceps Femoris, Semitendinosus, Semimembranosus

How to do it

1. Stand upright with your feet hip-width apart and your arms at your sides.
2. Step your left foot back into a lunge position, lowering your hips until your right thigh is parallel to the floor and your left knee nearly touches the floor.
3. Push through your right heel to stand back up, simultaneously driving your left knee up towards your chest.
4. Return your left leg to the starting position and repeat for the desired number of repetitions. Switch sides and repeat the movement with your right leg stepping back.

Form tips

• Ensure your front knee is aligned with your ankle and does not extend past your toes to avoid strain.
• Perform the knee drive with control, avoiding any jerky movements to prevent injury.
• Focus on steady breathing, exhaling as you drive your knee up and inhaling as you lower into the lunge.