Kettlebell Backward Lunge
Gym Exercise Card
Equipment
The kettlebell backward lunge is a lower body exercise that enhances strength and stability. It primarily targets the gluteal muscles and quadriceps while challenging balance and coordination. This exercise is beneficial for building functional strength and improving lower body flexibility.
How to do it
- Stand upright holding a kettlebell in each hand, arms at your sides.
- Step one foot backward into a lunge, lowering your hips until both knees are bent at about 90 degrees.
- Push through the heel of the front foot to return to the starting position.
- Alternate legs and repeat for the desired number of reps.
Muscles worked
Primary Gluteus Maximus Quadriceps
Secondary Gastrocnemius Gluteus Medius Hamstrings