Lunges are a powerful exercise for the body, propelling strength and agility through glutes, hamstrings, quadriceps – even those formidable hip flexors. Working them daily is like drawing from an energetic wellspring that improves balance and stability while simultaneously melting fat to build lean muscle. Plus there’s always room for advancement: Mix up traditional lunging with walking versions or add dumbbells or barbells into reverse maneuvers- each variation hones your body in fully new directions!
Overhead Dumbbell Reverse Lunges (ODRL) are a move of strength and grace that will not only sculpt your legs but also increase mobility and stability in your shoulders, core, glutes, hamstrings and hip flexors. It’s a unilateral exercise which targets both the quads and hamstrings to produce an effective workout routine that can be performed…
Do you ever wish your leg day could be more than just squats and lunges? Well, with the Squat to Offset Dumbbell Reverse Lunge (SORL), it can be! This challenging variation of a traditional forward lunge works for multiple muscle groups at once and helps build strength, stability, balance, and core power. Offset dumbbell reverse…
Experience the delightful challenge of Dumbbell Reverse Lunges, a beloved exercise that has been around since antiquity! It requires bravery and precision to reap its many rewards – from strengthening your quads, glutes, and hamstrings to improving balance & coordination. Take on this timeless test with either weights or body weight for an invigorating physical…
The walking offset dumbbell lunge (WODL) is an exercise that not only helps you build strength and power, but also provides the opportunity to increase mobility in your hips and joints. If you’re looking to add this incredibly effective exercise into your workout routine, read on! You’ll learn how it works, the muscles it targets,…
The blocked knee style of bodyweight reverse lunge is a great exercise for your legs and glutes. It is also a simple way to improve your balance and coordination. This move is performed by holding your back leg at a 90-degree angle while lunging backward with your front leg. You then reverse the motion and…
The assisted lateral lunge w/ bodyweight is a unilateral movement pattern that targets the lower body, specifically the glutes and hamstrings. It’s a great exercise for developing strength, power, and stability through a greater range of motion. There are many variations of the lateral lunge, but the most common is the bodyweight lateral lunge. This…
Sliding across a barbell slide board reverse lunge is the ultimate test of balance and coordination. It’s like an intricate dance on a tight rope – one wrong move and you’re in for a rough landing! Of course, it looks much easier than it really is. Like many things in life, getting it right requires…
Ah, the barbell reverse lunge with a front squat grip. A wonderful exercise that can be used to build strength and increase the range of motion in both the hip and knee joints. It’s an effective way to strengthen muscles in the posterior chain and promote general physical health. The difference between this exercise and…
This exercise targets your quads, hamstrings, glutes, calves, lower back, and abs. The Barbell Reverse Lunge Exercise instructional video. 1. Lower with your weight on your forward heel. 2. Don’t let your hips open up at the bottom. Keep them squared forward. 3. Keep your lower back neutral by pulling your ribs down with…
This core exercise targets your quads, hamstrings, glutes, calves, lower back, and lats. The Assisted Reverse Lunge With Blocked Knee Exercise instructional video. 1. Lower so that at the bottom your knees are both around 90 degrees. 2. Don’t let your hips open up at the bottom. Keep them squared forward. 3. Keep your…