"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." I consider stationary lunges a “meat and potatoes” type of lower-body exercise, and for good reason. In ...

At first blush, the ability to do lunges may not seem like a good way to measure functional fitness. But when you consider how many times a day you bend forward, climb stairs or reach for something on ...

The simplicity and versatility of the lunge makes it the No. 1 leg exercise I’m often asked, “What’s the best exercise for your legs?” That’s like asking a parent which child they love best. Well ...

Lunges are worth the effort you put into them. They work many muscle groups at once, including hips, glutes, quads, hamstrings and core. In addition to strengthening muscles, lunges help with balance, ...

Build muscle and blast calories with this effective bodyweight workout. And it's excuse-proof, too, because you can do it anywhere since it requires no equipment at all. The workout should take you ...

Whether you’re looking to build muscle or just increase mobility, learning how to do lunges properly is important. The basic lower-body movement is likely one that you do on a daily basis without ...

Walking lunges are a variation on the static lunge exercise. Instead of standing back upright after performing a lunge on one leg, as you would in a static bodyweight lunge, you “walk” forward by ...

Running is a unilateral movement, meaning you use just one limb at a time to continuously propel yourself forward. That’s why it’s so important for us to incorporate unilateral exercises into our ...

Weak glutes and low strength or mobility can get in the way of a lunge. For all the good they do, forward lunges create issues for many people. Top complaints often include knee pain, instability, and ...