Walking Lunge primarily works the quadriceps and glutes. It is categorized as a lunge movement and uses Dumbbell.
- Primary muscles
- quadriceps and glutes
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Movement pattern
- lunge
- Catalog difficulty
- 2 of 5
How to do Walking Lunge
- Long step, back knee travels toward the floor
- Front knee stays over mid-foot, torso tall
- Push through front foot to the next step
Common mistakes
- Short choppy steps — give yourself room to balance
Muscles worked
The primary catalog target is quadriceps, with glutes also involved. Exercise feel varies with setup, range of motion, and individual anatomy.
Easier and harder options
Easier option: Split Squat
Related exercises and substitutions
A useful substitute should preserve the job this movement has in the session—not merely train a nearby body part. Explore the related Movviva guides below, then compare pattern, target muscles, available equipment, and difficulty.
Split Squat · Split Squat · Step-Up · Box Squat (Bodyweight) · Goblet Squat · Heel-Elevated Squat
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