One move combines lower body and core strength better than any other: the lunge. "The lunge is a fundamental unilateral leg move that really helps us develop basic leg strength—but it can be way more ...

Lunges are a simple exercise to strengthen the lower body and core, with or without weights. Proper form and modifications can help you avoid joint pain by taking stress off the knees. Versions like ...

LEG DAY WORKOUTS can be overwhelming when you want to do more than the bare minimum to challenge your lower body. Do you go with the squat, leg press, or deadlift? Those can all be great choices to ...

Adding reverse lunges into your regular rotation will do for your body what you should be doing for your car: delivering a routine, total-body tune up. The single-leg move will increase stability, fix ...

A commonly overlooked move that can level up your leg day is the reverse lunge. I certainly underestimated this move until I added it to my workout routine. It’s a smart move for your balance, ...

Lunges are a key exercise for runners because they are a unilateral movement – ie. one leg is dominant and so replicates the running gait. When we run, we use just one limb at a time to continuously ...

Reverse lunges work your calves — the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles — located on the backs of your lower legs, according to Wickham and Snyder. They help push your body back up from the lowering ...

Lunges are a great lower-body exercise—and they needn’t be boring. This sequence targets many major muscles in your legs, butt and core. The forward and reverse lunges will work your quads, glutes, ...

Editor’s note: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical ...

Lunges and squats are both popular strength exercises for your lower body. There are a ton of variations of these moves — some that may even look and feel almost identical. When it comes to lunges and ...

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