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Looking to tone and strengthen your lower body? Lunges are the perfect exercise for that. They are a powerful move that activates your legs, glutes, and core and helps <\/span>improve stability and balance.<\/span><\/p>\n

Lunges are multi-joint movement exercises that involve activating your hip, knee, and ankle joints. This means you are using a lot of muscle groups all at once. Although lunges should be a go-to move for your next lower body workout if you <\/span>suffer from knee pain<\/span> or are recovering from an injury, it may be best to check in with your doctor before doing lunges.<\/span><\/p>\n

10 Types of Lunges to Incorporate Into Your Workout<\/span><\/h2>\n

1. Walking <\/span>L<\/span>unges<\/span><\/h3>\n

The longer your stride in the lunge, the more <\/span>you will work those glute muscles.<\/span> It\u2019s like walking, only with a lunge instead of just a step. Sounds a lot easier than it is, but <\/span>this lunge exercise<\/span> pack<\/span>s<\/span> a powerful punch! Your legs will love you for these.<\/span><\/p>\n

How to Do Walking Lunges<\/span><\/h4>\n

Start by standing up straight with your feet shoulder-width apart. Take a big step forward with one foot, and bend both knees until your back knee is parallel to the floor but not touching it, in a basic lunge position. Pause for a beat, lift up, and then step your back foot forward to land in front of you into another basic lunge position. Continue walking forward while doing the lunge motion with both legs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n