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Kettlebell Forward Lunge
Kettlebell · Lunge · Compound
Quadriceps HamstringsCalves Joint friendly
Default prescription & biomechanics
- Primary muscles
- Quadriceps
- Secondary muscles
- Hamstrings, Calves
- Equipment
- Kettlebell
- Movement pattern
- Lunge (Push force)
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Working rep range
- 10-12 reps per set
- Between-set interval
- 90 seconds rest
Step-by-step coaching cues
- Stand tall, holding a kettlebell in front of your chest or by your sides
- Step forward with one leg, lowering your hips until both knees are bent at 90 degrees
- Ensure your front knee is aligned with your ankle and your back knee hovers above the floor
- Push through your front heel to return to the starting position
Joint & safety considerations
No specific joint contraindications are flagged for Kettlebell Forward Lunge. Maintain controlled tempo across the full range of motion and stop the set if sharp joint pain occurs.
Biomechanical alternatives & swaps
Used by the in-app Swap sheet when your equipment is occupied or when adjusting exercise difficulty.
| Exercise | Relationship | Equipment |
|---|---|---|
| Barbell Lunge | Barbell swap | Barbell |
| Barbell Rear Lunge | Barbell swap | Barbell |
| Barbell Step Up | Barbell swap | Barbell |
| Bodyweight Forward Lunge Smaller Stance Upright Torso | Bodyweight swap | Bodyweight |
| Bodyweight Pulse Forward Lunge | Bodyweight swap | Bodyweight |
| Bodyweight Rear Lunge | Bodyweight swap | Bodyweight |
From the WorkoutCard biomechanical library (613 verified movements). For general strength and conditioning education, not medical or physiotherapy advice.