Twisted Leg Pose Lunge
Strengthen legs & core with a twist! Lunge into balance, flexibility, and mindful breathing. A pose for body & soul.
The Twisted Leg Pose Lunge mainly works the quads and core, with help from the glutes & hips. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
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Twisted Leg Pose Lunge Muscles Worked
Primary
Quads (quadriceps femoris); Obliques
Secondary
Glutes (gluteus maximus); Abdominals (rectus abdominis)
Twisted Leg Pose Lunge Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Twisted Leg Pose Lunge
Start standing with your feet hip-width apart, and take a big step back with your right foot, coming into a basic lunge position with your left knee bent and over your ankle.
Lower your right knee to the ground; keep your left knee fixed in place over your left ankle.
Bring your palms together at your chest, pressing your forearms against each other.
Twist to the left, hooking your right elbow outside of your left knee. Apply pressure to your left thigh with your right elbow to help deepen the twist.
Keep your chest lifted and your spine long.
Hold this pose for a set duration, typically between 10 to 30 seconds depending on your comfort level.
To exit the pose, carefully untwist and return to the starting lunge position.
Repeat on the other side by stepping back with your left foot and twisting to the right.
Remember to keep your movements controlled and to breathe deeply throughout the pose. Always perform this exercise within your own range of motion and comfort level, avoiding any strain or overexertion.
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Twisted Leg Pose Lunge FAQs
What muscles does the Twisted Leg Pose Lunge work?
The Twisted Leg Pose Lunge mainly works the quads and core, with help from the glutes & hips. The main muscles are the quadriceps femoris and obliques.
What equipment do you need for the Twisted Leg Pose Lunge?
None. The Twisted Leg Pose Lunge is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
What workout day should the Twisted Leg Pose Lunge go on?
It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Twisted Leg Pose Lunge variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Barbell Lunge Twist, Bodyweight Rear Lunge Twist, Extended Side-Angle Pose and Side Split Half Lunge with Twisting Inner-Thigh Tap.
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