If you're looking to mix up your leg day routine, consider adding overhead walking lunges to your workouts. These lunges not only work the muscles of the lower body, but also challenge your core stability and upper body strength. Here are 5 reasons why you should give them a try:
Target multiple muscle groups: Overhead walking lunges work the muscles of the legs, including the quads, glutes, and hamstrings, as well as the core and upper body. By holding a weight overhead, you engage your shoulder muscles and challenge your stability.
Improve balance and coordination: Lunges are a dynamic exercise that requires balance and coordination. Overhead walking lunges take this one step further by adding an additional challenge to your balance and coordination.
Increase strength and endurance: Overhead walking lunges are a compound exercise that requires multiple muscle groups to work together. This can help to improve overall strength and endurance.
Can be done with minimal equipment: All you need to perform overhead walking lunges is a set of dumbbells or a barbell. This makes them a convenient exercise to do at home or at the gym.
Versatility: Overhead walking lunges can be done with a variety of weights and repetitions to suit your fitness level and goals. You can also vary the distance you lunge and the speed at which you move to add variety to your workouts.
Overall, overhead walking lunges are a great way to challenge your strength, balance, and coordination. Give them a try and see how they can benefit your fitness routine!
Check out the video below for some additional form tips.
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