Lunges are a fantastic exercise for improving leg strength, balance and stability. Plus, they’re a great way to identify any potential strength imbalances between your two legs. However, are you better performing barbell lunges or dumbbell lunges? If performed with good form both barbell lunges and dumbbell lunges can produce great results. So, in truth, … Read more
Lunges are a basic human movement pattern. Walking, jogging, running, and sprinting are all forms of lunging. So, is it possible that lunges could improve your speed? Here’s what you need to know. Lunges can be used to improve your running gait by either increasing your stride length or stride rate. However, performing lunges should … Read more
Lunges are viewed as a fantastic and functional lower body exercise. And the fact that lunges activate many of the core muscles too means that you wouldn’t expect to experience lower back pain. In fact, lunges should strengthen many of the muscles responsible for supporting the spine. So, clearly something’s not quite right. The most … Read more
When it comes to lower body strength training you’d have to say that squats and deadlifts are the most popular exercises. However, lunges aren’t that far behind, plus lunges also happen to be a basic human movement pattern. Therefore, it makes sense to lunge on a regular basis. That being said, I want to look … Read more
Most of us typically lunge either forward or backward. However, lateral movement is essential for your overall strength and mobility. Side lunges definitely provide this lateral stimulus, but where exactly should your toes be pointed? The vast majority of trainers state that you should do side lunges with your toes pointed straight ahead. That being … Read more
Lunges are difficult enough at the best of times. But, there are those of us who seem to perform lunges perfectly on one side, but really struggle doing lunges on the other side. If you’re unable to do lunges on one side, or find it much harder, this typically comes down to muscle weakness, tightness, … Read more
If there’s one thing I used to hate about lunges it’s that they really hurt my toes. That is until I discovered what I was doing wrong and fixed it. There are many reasons why lunges hurt your toes. Firstly, this may be due to a lack of flexibility in your toes. This is especially … Read more
Anyone else who can’t balance when doing lunges? If so, don’t worry you’re definitely not alone. In fact, a lack of balance is probably the most common complaint about lunges. We all know that lunges are a fantastic exercise, but they don’t feel so great when you have an inability to stand up. So, allow … Read more
There are many reasons you may ask, “Can Lunges Replace Squats?” Perhaps you suffer with lower back pain whenever you squat. Maybe squats put your knees under extreme stress. Then again, it could be that you just don’t like squatting. Whatever your reasons, let’s see if lunges can really replace squats. Can Lunges Replace Squats? … Read more
It’s a commonly-asked question, “Does Your Knee Touch the Ground During Lunges?” Depending on who you ask, you’ll receive a wide variety of answers. Funnily enough, I’ve noticed that the majority of physical therapists seem to respond in the affirmative. Whereas, personal trainers and certified coaches will say there is no need for the knee … Read more