Band Lunge
The Band Lunge is a compound exercise that mainly works the quads and glutes & hips, with help from the hamstrings and core. You'll need: resistance bands.
Required Equipment
Band Lunge Muscles Worked
Primary
Quads (quadriceps femoris); Glutes (gluteus maximus)
Secondary
Hamstrings; Obliques
How to do the Band Lunge
Stand with both feet placed firmly on the center of the resistance band, holding a handle in each hand at shoulder height.
Take a large step forward with your right foot while keeping your left heel elevated behind you.
Inhale as you slowly bend both knees, lowering your hips straight down toward the floor.
Pause when your back knee is hovering just above the ground and your front thigh is parallel to the floor.
Exhale and press firmly through your front foot to return to the starting position.
Band Lunge FAQs
What muscles does the Band Lunge work?
The Band Lunge mainly works the quads and glutes & hips, with help from the hamstrings and core. The main muscles are the quadriceps femoris and gluteus maximus.
What equipment do you need for the Band Lunge?
Resistance bands.
Is the Band Lunge a compound exercise?
Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.
What workout day should the Band Lunge go on?
It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.
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