Weight Plate Overhead Lunge Walk

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The weight plate overhead lunge walk is a powerful exercise that targets the quads and glutes.

By holding the weight plate overhead, it adds resistance and intensifies the engagement of these muscles.

This workout primarily focuses on the quads and glutes, helping to build strength and improve stability.

While other muscles are involved, the weight plate’s role is crucial in maximizing the impact on these targeted muscles.

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a weight plate with both hands in front of your chest.
Take a step forward with your right foot, lowering your body into a lunge position.
As you lunge, press the weight plate overhead, fully extending your arms.
Push through your right heel to return to a standing position, keeping the weight plate overhead.
Take a step forward with your left foot, lowering your body into a lunge position.
As you lunge, press the weight plate overhead, fully extending your arms.
Push through your left heel to return to a standing position, keeping the weight plate overhead.

Start by standing tall with your feet hip-width apart, holding a weight plate with both hands at chest level. Engage your core and maintain a proud posture throughout the exercise.
Take a long step forward with your right foot, ensuring your knee is directly above your ankle. As you lunge forward, press the weight plate overhead, extending your arms fully and engaging your shoulder muscles.
Lower your body down by bending both knees until your back knee hovers just above the ground. Keep your front knee in line with your toes, and focus on engaging your quadriceps and glutes to power through the movement.
Push through your front heel to stand back up, bringing your back foot forward to meet your front foot. As you do this, maintain control of the weight plate overhead, feeling the burn in your quads and glutes as you rise.
Repeat the movement on the opposite side, alternating legs with each step. Remember to keep your movements slow and controlled, focusing on engaging your quads and glutes throughout the exercise. With consistent practice, you’ll build strength and improve your form, taking your fitness journey to new heights!