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Lunges are right withBulgarian split squatson the list of Best Exercises you might Do.
Katie Thompson
(Think: the lunge position you get into to tie your shoe.)
It also challenges your stability, making it a great sneaky core workout.
Different lunges work your muscles a little differently.
Let’s talk about good lunge form.
It’s helpful to think of a lunge as a single-leg squat.
Also, just like squatting, different people may lunge slightly differently.
One cue that instructors often give during lunges is to verify your knees don’t move past your toes.
So do whatever keeps your spine straight and back flatthat means both your lower and upper back.
Your neck should be neutral (in line with your spine) and not straining upward or downward.
Again, that’s OK.
If lunges bother your knees, try skipping the traditional lunge.
The forward momentum puts a little more pressure on your knees, which can be bothersome for many people.
Opt for reverse lunges, or some of the other options, instead.
(And in the meantime, do some of theselower-body exercises that can help improve knee paininstead.)
Here are 18 different lunges to try during your next workout.
The options and combinations of lunge exercises you could find on the internet are pretty endless.
We included 18 great ones below to help you get started.
The best way to add these to your routine will vary depending on your goals.
If you’re looking to strengthen your glutes and quads (and core!
Try starting with 10 reps of each, and do 3 sets.
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Curtsy Lunge
Master this lunge with your bodyweight first, and then try adding weights.
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