When I walk into a fitness studio, I'm typically excited—hair pulled back, water bottle in hand, and ready to sweat. I say "typically," because there's one dreaded piece of equipment that makes me ...

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From a functional training perspective, this exercise stands out because it targets muscles that traditional forward-and-back movements often miss. Fitness expert Angelino explains that “this move ...

When Hannah Montana sang, “put your arms to the sky, move side to side,” in Hoedown Throwdown, I like to think she was talking about side lunges. Chances are, you’ve done a few lunges in your ...

Classic lunges are a great lower-body strengthening move. But doing rep after rep of 'em can get a bit, well, boring. If that sounds like you, celebrity trainer Kira Stokes has just the antidote. As ...

Just like you shouldn't eat the same foods at every meal, you shouldn't do the same old lunges every time you work out. Sure, they're convenient and easy, but so is fast food—and you know that doesn't ...

Editor’s note: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical ...

Lateral lunges are quickly becoming a staple in modern fitness routines, especially among people focused on functional strength, injury prevention, and long-term mobility. Unlike traditional forward ...

If lateral lunges don’t have a place in your leg day routine, you’re missing out. This exercise can strengthen many of the major muscle groups in your lower body including your quads, hamstrings, ...

The lunge is a popular, versatile exercise for strengthening the lower body. It works many muscles in one move and offers numerous benefits. Varying your technique emphasizes different muscles or ...

If you've ever done leg exercises (so, pretty much everyone), you've probably played around with some lunge variations. Lunges, after all, are great for toning your legs and, yes, even your glutes ...