Remember the lunge as the exercise of the week in January?? Well, there are many variations to that exercise that can work your muscles in a new and challenging way. While doing basic, stationary lunges is still a beneficial exercise, you can take it up a notch by changing it up to one of these five options.
- Stationary Barbell Lunge: taking the basic lunge up a notch by adding a barbell. You can either place the barbell on your back, or hold it in the front rack position. This is a great movement for building glutes, hamstrings as well as the quads and core.
- Medicine Ball Side Lunge: this type of lunge will help target your inner and outer thigh, not just the quadriceps muscles. Pair this with the basic lunge and you have a great lower body workout!
- Overhead Lunge: the overhead lunge is one that works the entire body, especially the core and shoulders! By holding a weight over your head, you are able to increase the strength in your upper and lower body as well as increase the power and speed in your legs and improves balance.
- Backwards Lunge: a backwards lunge is similar to the basic, forward lunge, but provides a little bit more balance and stability. So, those who have balance issues or are just starting an exercise program, a backwards lunge may be the place to start!
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