How to do Balance Trainer Rear Lunge Kicks
Reviewed by Jim Parker, CPT, B.A. Kinesiology
Workouts with Balance Trainer Rear Lunge Kicks
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Instructions for Proper Form
Balance Trainer Rear Lunge Kicks are a variation of Lunges that utilize a Balance Trainer. Like other Lunges, this is a compound exercise that primarily targets your quadriceps. By stepping backwards into the lunge, you recruit more of your glutes and hamstrings to pull yourself back into a standing position. By planting your front foot on a Balance Trainer, you can add instability to the movement.
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Alternatives & Variations to Balance Trainer Rear Lunge Kicks
1. Leg Extension
99.4 mSCORESWAPPED 47 TIMESLeg Extensions are an isolation exercise that target the quads. Due to a severe lack of isolation movements for the lower body, this is a great option for specifically targeting your quadriceps. The use of a machine restricts your range of motion, and adds some stability to the movement. This can help your focus more on exertion than stabilizing the movement. The downside to this exercise is that it places a lot of tension on your knee. Keep your weights light, and focus on pausing near the end of your range of motion.
2. Air Squats
92.1 mSCORESWAPPED 29 TIMESAir Squats are a bodyweight variation of Squats. Like other variations, this is a compound exercise that primarily targets the quadriceps. Without any added resistance this is easily one of the most beginner friendly exercises out there. It’s a great way to start building strength, and working your way towards more advanced variations.
3. Leg Press
99.7 mSCORESWAPPED 28 TIMESLeg Press is a compound exercise that primarily targets the quadriceps. The exercise itself is fairly similar to a standard squat, with some key differences. The biggest of these differences is the added stability from supporting your back on the Leg Press Machine. The end result of these changes is a more stable movement that further emphasizes your quadriceps. Leg Press is an excellent exercise for anyone looking to build muscle mass or strength in their quads.
4. Dumbbell Lunge
97.6 mSCORESWAPPED 23 TIMESDumbbell Lunge is a variation on the more standard Lunge. Similar to other Lunge variations, Dumbbell Lunge is a compound exercise that primarily targets the quads. The exercise itself is the same as a standard lunge except for the added weight from holding dumbbells in each hand. This is a great variation for anyone looking to make their lunges a bit more challenging without adding more complexity to the movement.
5. Dumbbell Bulgarian Split Squat
91.4 mSCORESWAPPED 18 TIMESDumbbell Bulgarian Split Squat is a weighted variation of a Bulgarian Split Squat. Like other Bulgarian Split Squats, this exercise is a compound movement that primarily targets your quads. The use of dumbbells allows you to add more resistance to this exercise, without restricting your range of motion and posture as much as using a barbell.
6. Machine Leg Press
95.1 mSCORESWAPPED 18 TIMESMachine Leg Press is a variation on the more standard Leg Press. Like the Leg Press, this is a compound exercise that primarily recruits the quadriceps. This is a great exercise for building strength and muscle mass in your quads. The use of a machine doesn’t change anything significant about this exercise, although your positioning may change depending on the machine you’re using.
7. Lunge
90.8 mSCORESWAPPED 17 TIMESLunges are one of the most common lower body exercises out there. It’s a compound exercise that primarily targets your quads. In order to return to a standing position with this exercise you need to engage your quads in order to push yourself back up. This further emphasizes your quadriceps compared to other Lunge variations, however this also places more tension on your knee. By stepping forward with a single leg taking most of the load, you can more easily identify, and address any discrepancies in mobility or strength between sides.
8. Balance Trainer Mountain Climber
40.8 mSCORESWAPPED 14 TIMESThis intense cardio and core exercise uses a BOSU balance trainer to amplify the challenge of traditional mountain climbers. The added instability requires greater core engagement and balance, enhancing cardiovascular fitness and muscle endurance.
9. Dumbbell Squat To Shoulder Press
98.1 mSCORESWAPPED 14 TIMESDumbbell Squat to Shoulder Press is a combination of a Dumbbell Squat and a Shoulder Press. Both pieces of this exercise are compound movements that primarily target the quads and shoulders respectively. Combining these two movements is more than just the sum of its parts. It’s a very functional movement that has tons of practical applications, especially for sports. It’s also a great starting point for anyone looking to build the strength and conditioning needed for more explosive exercises like Thrusters, or eventually Olympic lifts.
10. Bodyweight Squat Hold
13.9 mSCORESWAPPED 13 TIMESBodyweight Squat Hold is a variation on the more standard Squat. Like other squat variations, this compound exercise primarily targets the quadriceps. By holding the squat position, you maintain continuous muscle activation, which can help build endurance and stability. This is an excellent exercise for building foundational strength and improving form without adding any extra resistance.