Cable Lunge



Muscles

Target
Gluteus Maximus

Synergists
Quadriceps
Adductor Magnus
Soleus

Dynamic Stabilizers
Hamstrings
Gastrocnemius

Instructions

Preparation
Facing low pulley, kneel to attach cable belt around waist. Grip ballet bar and stand away from pulley with one leg forward and the opposite leg to the rear.

Execution
Lower body by flexing knee and hip of front leg until knee of rear leg is almost in contact with floor. Return to original straddle position by extending the hip and knee of the forward leg. Repeat. Continue with other leg in opposite straddle position.

Comments
Keep torso upright during lunge; flexible hip flexors are important. With forward foot further forward: Gluteus Maximus is emphasized, Quadriceps are less emphasized.

Source: exrx.net