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Cardio Lunge

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Cardio lunges are an effective exercise combining aerobic conditioning with muscle strengthening. They involve lunging forward while maintaining a steady pace, thereby engaging multiple muscle groups. This exercise helps improve cardiovascular endurance, leg strength, and stability.

How to do it

  1. Stand upright with feet hip-width apart and hands by your sides.
  2. Step forward with one leg, lowering hips into a lunge position.
  3. Ensure the front knee aligns over the ankle and the back knee is near the ground.
  4. Push off with the front foot to return to the starting position.
  5. Alternate legs and repeat, maintaining a rhythmic pace for cardio benefits.

Muscles worked

Primary Gluteus Maximus Quadriceps

Secondary Deltoid Anterior Gastrocnemius Hamstrings Obliques

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