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Kettlebell Rotational Lunge
A lateral lunge holding a kettlebell, adding a torso rotation to work the legs and obliques together.
What this exercise works
- Muscles
- gluteus maximus · quadriceps · gluteus medius · hamstrings · obliques
- Goals
- hypertrophy · strength
- Equipment
- Kettlebell
- Category
- Strength
- Difficulty
- intermediate
Demonstration
Step 1
Step 2
How to perform the movement
- Hold a kettlebell with both hands at your chest.
- Step to one side into a lateral lunge.
- Rotate your torso toward the lunging leg.
- Bring the kettlebell down toward the bent knee.
- Push off the lunging leg to return to center.
- Complete reps on one side, then switch.
Technique cues and common mistakes
- Sit your hips back as you step into the lateral lunge.
- Rotate from your torso and hips, not your knees.
- Keep your back flat as you reach the kettlebell down.