How to Do Lunge Front Kick

Lunge Front Kick 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 Lunge Front Kick

  1. 01Step back into a reverse lunge until the back knee is just above the floor.
  2. 02Drive through the front foot to stand up while simultaneously swinging the back leg forward.
  3. 03Extend the knee to perform a front kick at hip height with a flexed foot.
  4. 04Place the kicking foot back into a lunge position or return to center to reset.
  5. 05Maintain a vertical torso and swing the opposite arm forward to counterbalance the kick.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Lunge Front Kick

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

Focus on a sharp exhale during the kick to engage the deep abdominals and maintain balance on the standing leg.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Lunge Front Kick questions

What muscles does Lunge Front Kick work?

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

How do you do Lunge Front Kick correctly?

Step back into a reverse lunge until the back knee is just above the floor. Drive through the front foot to stand up while simultaneously swinging the back leg forward. Extend the knee to perform a front kick at hip height with a flexed foot. Place the kicking foot back into a lunge position or return to center to reset. Maintain a vertical torso and swing the opposite arm forward to counterbalance the kick.

What is the A90 coach tip for Lunge Front Kick?

Focus on a sharp exhale during the kick to engage the deep abdominals and maintain balance on the standing leg.

Is Lunge Front Kick suitable for beginners?

Lunge Front Kick is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Lunge Front Kick?

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

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