5 Best Weighted Stretch Lunge Alternatives for Glute Strength

The Weighted Stretch Lunge is done standing.

Original Exercise: Weighted Stretch Lunge

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Primary muscle
Glutes
Equipment
Weighted
Difficulty
Intermediate
Type
Compound

Secondary muscles: Quadriceps, Hamstrings, Calves

How to perform Weighted Stretch Lunge
  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. Take a step forward with your right foot, keeping your back straight.
  3. Lower your body by bending your knees until your right thigh is parallel to the ground.
  4. Push through your right heel to return to the starting position.
  5. Repeat with your left leg.
  6. Continue alternating legs for the desired number of repetitions.
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Weighted Stretch Lunge FAQ

What muscles does Weighted Stretch Lunge work?

The Weighted Stretch Lunge primarily targets the gluteus maximus through hip extension while also engaging the quads and hamstrings and challenging single-leg stability and core anti-rotation. To bias the glutes, push through the front heel and drive the hip forward at the top of the movement.

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