Lunge With Twist
Description
The lunge with twist combines a forward lunge with a torso rotation at the bottom position. You step forward, lunge down, and rotate your torso toward the front leg. It builds leg strength and rotational core strength simultaneously with no equipment.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Lunge With Twist Instructions
- Stand with feet hip-width apart. Arms extended in front of you or hands at your chest.
- Step forward into a lunge with your right foot.
- Lower your left knee toward the floor.
- At the bottom, rotate your torso to the right (toward the front leg).
- Return to center, then drive through your front foot to stand.
- Step forward with your left foot and twist to the left.
- Continue alternating.
- Aim for 8 to 12 reps per side.
Lunge With Twist Form & Visual
Lunge With Twist Benefits
- Combines lunging with rotational core work
- Builds leg and oblique strength together
- Improves coordination
- No equipment needed
- Great warm-up exercise
- Develops hip and thoracic mobility
Lunge With Twist Muscles Worked
- Quadriceps
- Gluteus maximus
- Obliques
- Core (rotation)
- Hip rotators
Lunge With Twist Variations & Alternatives
- KB Lunge with Twist
- Bodyweight Lunge (no twist)
- Walking Lunge
- Med Ball Lunge with Twist
- Twist Squat
