Lunges Guide
- Exercise Type: Compound - engages and works multiple muscle groups at the same time.
- Targeted Muscle Groups:
- primary: quadriceps, gluteal
- secondary: calves, hamstring
- tertiary: adductor
How to perform?
The lunge is a great functional exercise you can use to strengthen your legs, especially your muscles around your knees, for everyday activities. It is very important to know how to do your lunges correctly though, so you don't end up putting unwanted strain on your knee joints. This can be done walking or static.
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