Glutes, Quadriceps

Assisted Lunges

Supported lunges with gymnastic rings are an excellent exercise, especially for beginners. They specifically target the leg muscles, particularly the quadriceps and glutes, while the rings provide additional stability and balance. This support reduces the risk of injury and makes it easier to perform the exercise correctly. At the same time, the movement promotes hip mobility and increases leg strength, forming the foundation for more advanced exercises.

A variation of this exercise is performing regular lunges without support or with added weight. Unlike supported lunges, these require more balance and greater control of movement.

Necessary equipment

Assisted Lunges - the correct execution

  • Count each side as a repetition
  • Make a big failing step backwards
  • Your front foot is completely on the floor
  • Lead the rear knee towards the ground
  • Use the rings to keep the balance
  • Support yourself as much as necessary with the poor

The exercise Assisted Lunges for Beginners is intended to be used as a hypertrophy exercise.

Which muscles are trained by Assisted Lunges for Beginners?

Primary trained muscles for Assisted Lunges for Beginners

  • Glutes - The gluteus maximus is the large muscle in your buttocks. It is important for extending the hip, moving your leg backward, and stabilizing the hip joint.

  • Quadriceps - The quadriceps femoris is the large muscle at the front of your thigh. It extends your knee.

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Alternative variants of Assisted Lunges:

Assisted Lunges for Intermediate with gym rings

In advanced supported lunges with gymnastic rings, the supportive function of the rings is gradually reduced to increase the demands on balance and muscular control. The rings are moved sideways in front of the body, making it impossible to pull upward as in the beginner version.

Necessary equipment

Assisted Lunges for Intermediate with gym rings - the correct execution

  • Count each side as a repetition
  • Make a big lunge forward
  • Your front foot is completely on the floor
  • Move the back knee towards the floor
  • Use the rings to keep the balance
  • Support yourself as much as necessary with your arms

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