How to Do Diagonal Lunge

Diagonal Lunge is a quads exercise using bodyweight, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Quads

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Diagonal Lunge

  1. 01Stand with feet together and hands on hips or at chest height for balance.
  2. 02Step one foot out at a 45 degree angle relative to your midline.
  3. 03Sink the hips down until the trailing knee is just above the floor.
  4. 04Keep the lead shin vertical and the torso upright throughout the descent.
  5. 05Push back to the center position through the heel of the lead foot.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Diagonal Lunge

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Quads Extends the knee, driving squats, lunges and jumps.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Ensure the lead knee tracks directly over the second toe to maintain lateral hip stability.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Diagonal Lunge questions

What muscles does Diagonal Lunge work?

Diagonal Lunge is catalogued as a quads exercise in A90 Training Club, with the quads as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Diagonal Lunge correctly?

Stand with feet together and hands on hips or at chest height for balance. Step one foot out at a 45 degree angle relative to your midline. Sink the hips down until the trailing knee is just above the floor. Keep the lead shin vertical and the torso upright throughout the descent. Push back to the center position through the heel of the lead foot.

What is the A90 coach tip for Diagonal Lunge?

Ensure the lead knee tracks directly over the second toe to maintain lateral hip stability.

Is Diagonal Lunge suitable for beginners?

Diagonal Lunge is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Diagonal Lunge?

No. Diagonal Lunge is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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