Lateral Ladder Lunge Pulse with Calf Raise
The Lateral Ladder Lunge Pulse with Calf Raise mainly works the quads and glutes & hips, with help from the hamstrings and hip adductors (inner thighs). No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Lateral Ladder Lunge Pulse with Calf Raise Muscles Worked
Primary
Quads (quadriceps femoris); Glutes (gluteus maximus)
Secondary
Hamstrings; Hip Adductors
How to do the Lateral Ladder Lunge Pulse with Calf Raise
Setup
Begin in a wide stance, significantly wider than shoulder-width, with your feet pointing forward.
Movement
Initiate: Shift your weight to one side, bending that knee while keeping the other leg fully extended. Ensure the bent knee tracks over your toes and does not cave inward.
Hinge: Keep your back straight, chest up, and hinge slightly forward at the hips to lower into the lunge.
Pulse: Once at the bottom depth, perform small, controlled pulses by slightly extending and re-bending the working leg, maintaining tension throughout the quad and glute.
Maintain: Keep the opposite, straight leg anchored firmly throughout the movement.
Lateral Ladder Lunge Pulse with Calf Raise FAQs
What muscles does the Lateral Ladder Lunge Pulse with Calf Raise work?
The Lateral Ladder Lunge Pulse with Calf Raise mainly works the quads and glutes & hips, with help from the hamstrings and hip adductors (inner thighs). The main muscles are the quadriceps femoris and gluteus maximus.
What equipment do you need for the Lateral Ladder Lunge Pulse with Calf Raise?
None. The Lateral Ladder Lunge Pulse with Calf Raise is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
What workout day should the Lateral Ladder Lunge Pulse with Calf Raise go on?
It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.
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