Bodyweight Overhead Static Reach Lunge
The Bodyweight Overhead Static Reach Lunge mainly works the glutes & hips and quads, with help from the core. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Bodyweight Overhead Static Reach Lunge Muscles Worked
Primary
Glutes (gluteus maximus); Quads (quadriceps femoris)
Secondary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis)
How to do the Bodyweight Overhead Static Reach Lunge
Setup
Begin in a standing position with feet hip-width apart and core engaged.
Take a controlled step backward with one leg and lower your hips until both knees form approximately 90-degree angles. Ensure your front knee is aligned over your ankle and your back knee is hovering just above the ground.
Movement
From this stationary lunge position, simultaneously extend one arm straight up toward the ceiling while maintaining your balance.
Focus on maintaining a straight, upright torso; do not lean forward or backward significantly.
Return your arm to the starting position by your side.
Continue the arm motion for the desired repetitions before swapping the lead leg. Keep your core tight throughout to stabilize your spine and prevent excessive arching in the lower back.
Bodyweight Overhead Static Reach Lunge FAQs
What muscles does the Bodyweight Overhead Static Reach Lunge work?
The Bodyweight Overhead Static Reach Lunge mainly works the glutes & hips and quads, with help from the core. The main muscles are the gluteus maximus and quadriceps femoris.
What equipment do you need for the Bodyweight Overhead Static Reach Lunge?
None. The Bodyweight Overhead Static Reach Lunge is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
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