Front Lunges

Front Lunges to Box Exercise

The front lunge is a lower body strength exercise that targets your thighs and gluteus muscles. It is also called a split squat because you are squatting with one leg and using the back leg for balance. You can increase the challenge of the front lunge exercise by lunging onto a box.

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Do Front Squats Work Different Muscles Than Static Lunges?

Front squats and static lunges both require the use of the gluteal muscles and the quadricep muscles. The front squat is a stationary exercise requiring the use of either barbells or dumbbells to increase the weight and better ...

Front Lunges With Oblique Twists

A front lunge with oblique twist is an effective exercise that works two major muscle groups at once. This exercise is a weight-bearing exercise that actively challenges the muscles of the abdominals, buttocks and upper legs. C...

Front Lunges & Back Lunges

The primary muscles engaged include the quadriceps, the muscles and the front of the thigh, and the hamstring, which runs up the back of the leg. In addition, lunges work the calf and gluteal muscles. Front lunges differ from b...

Front Lunge With Twist Med Ball

Most versions are shaped like basketballs and some have built-in handles for easier gripping. Athletes commonly use balls for training protocols that simulate their movements in sports. This is called sport specific training. A...

Standing Front Lunges With Dumbbells

Front lunges with dumbbells build endurance and definition in your upper legs. Power and endurance in the upper leg is critical for performance in many sports. Holding a dumbbell in each hand while lunging will increase the dif...