Walking Lunge


Walking Lunge Example

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The Basics

The walking lunge is primarily used as a strength exercise. It is classified as a lunge and squat movement. It is more generally classified as a lower push movement. Since it involves significant activation of multiple muscle groups, it is considered a compound exercise.


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Alternative exercises are good replacements for the given exercise. They develop the same fitness component and/or muscle group but do so in a different way that may work better for you.

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Performance Standard Ranks

The ranks assume that you are generally healthy, with no underlying health conditions or injuries and have the mobility to perform the exercise correctly. You can determine your rank by comparing your numbers to the tables below. Your rank is also tracked automatically when using our Workout Log feature.

Rank Time Score Description
Untrained <1 month <30 Average or below average.
Beginner 1-4 months 30-40 Better than average.
Novice 4-12 months 40-50 Much better than average.
Intermediate 1-2 years 50-60 Fit. A healthy, achievable goal for most people.
Advanced 2-4 years 60-70 Very fit. Difficult to achieve for most people.
Elite 4+ years 70+ Among the best. Nearing the average maximum potential. Likely able to compete at some level.

Strength Standards

The tables show the one rep max* in pounds needed to reach each rank at different body weights (also in lbs). The 1RMs on the table are based on world records, balanced ratios, and the average time needed to attain each rank. To see personalized strength standards for every exercise, check out the Strength Standards page. You can also find your Strength Score to see how you rank as part of our Fitness Score System.

*Added weight if positive, assistance if negative. The planche and levers are also notable exceptions as they show the moment at the shoulder, not weight. For more info, check out the Moment Calculator page.

Male 1RMs
Beginner Novice Intermediate Advanced Elite
120 79 125 172 219 265
130 80 129 178 228 277
140 81 133 185 236 288
150 82 136 190 244 298
160 84 140 197 253 310
170 85 143 202 261 319
180 85 146 207 268 329
190 86 149 213 276 339
200 86 152 217 283 348
210 86 154 221 289 357
220 87 157 226 296 366
230 87 158 230 302 374
240 86 160 234 308 382
250 86 162 238 314 390
260 86 164 242 320 398
Female 1RMs
Beginner Novice Intermediate Advanced Elite
100 52 87 122 157 192
110 52 89 127 164 201
120 53 93 132 172 212
130 53 95 137 178 220
140 53 97 141 185 228
150 54 98 144 190 236
160 53 101 149 197 245
170 52 102 152 202 252
180 51 103 155 207 259
190 51 105 159 213 266
200 50 106 161 217 273
210 49 106 164 221 279
220 49 108 167 226 286
230 47 108 169 230 291
240 46 108 171 234 297