Type: Compound
Primary Muscles: Quadriceps, Hamstrings, Gluteus Maximus
Secondary Muscles: Core
Exercise Key Form:
1. Stand with feet together, hands at your sides or holding weights.
2. Step forward into a deep lunge, ensuring back knee almost touches the floor.
3. Keep the front knee aligned over the ankle—avoid letting it go past toes.
4. Push through the front heel to return to standing.
5. Alternate sides while maintaining control.
NASM-CPT Tip: If balance is an issue, take a slightly wider step or hold onto a stable surface.
Why This Exercise Is Important: Strengthens lower-body muscles, core stability, and balance while mimicking natural movement patterns like stair climbing and walking.
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