Lunges for Great Legs

With not being able to fit in time to get to the gym this morning, I've decided to take an active rest and start working on figuring out a new lower body toning routine. I haven't done many lower body exercises in quite a while and it is time to get that back into my workout routine. One exercise I know I want to use is THE LUNGE. It is a great lower body exercise. It tones the front and back of your legs (quadriceps and hamstrings) and even your butt (gluteus muscle)!

Here is the right way to perform a lunge

1. Make sure your front knee is in line with your front ankle when you are in the lunge position. You definitely don't want your knee to pass your toes! Also, keep your weight in the heel of your front foot.

2. When lowering in the lunge, drop your back knee straight towards the floor. This will help you stay in good alignment.

3. If you feel you can't do the above, increase your stride to correct your alignment.

There are many different ways to lunge

1. You can step forward, lower into your lunge, and step back into your starting position. 

2. You can step backward, lower into your lunge, and step forward into your starting position. 

3. You can do walking lunges where you step forward, lunge, then step forward with the opposite leg, lunge, and continue alternating legs. 

4. You can also step into your lunge position, stay there and pulse up and down. 

5. You can even add bicep curls (shown in the picture above) to add an upper body exercise while lunging!

Try adding the lunge to your workout routine! Let me know if you have any questions on how to make sure you are lunging safely and effectively!

I may still get on a walk with Nora later today. If not, I'll be back in the gym tomorrow! How about you? Are you gonna make it to the gym today?