Lunges are a great complex exercise that uses many muscle groups. you can perform this movement with a barbell on your back or holding dumbbells by your side. This basic movement can be manipulated to get many different results, even doing this with just body weight is great.

 

Works

  • Quads
  • Glutes
  • Abs
  • Calves
  • Hamstrings

Start

1.Stand tall with feet hip-width apart.

2. Take a big step forward with right leg. Start to shift your weight forward so heel hits the floor first.

3. Lower your body until right thigh is parallel to the floor and right shin is vertical. It’s OK if knee shifts forward a little as long as it doesn’t go past right toe. If mobility allows, lightly tap left knee to the floor while keeping weight in right heel.

4. Press into right heel to drive back up to starting position.

5. Repeat on the other side.