Lunges harder than squats or is it me?

karrielynn80

This is just a personal preference, but I think lunges are way easier than squats!!! But I have never been a fan of the squat, and I feel like I am never doing it right..... I'm probably just making excuses. Or I have a super weak butt. Dunno.

Nope i agree.
For me, I can do 100 walking lunges & never feel a thing. NOW weighted lunghes - different story. but good ole' regular lunges do not hit me at all (even with db's or something in my arms) the weight has to be on my shoulders & heavy to have an effect..

that being said i started 1 legged squats today -best of both worlds i think lol

funforsports

Lunges can be tough and can challenge you a bit on your balance. One thing that has helped me is to grip out as far as I can on the barbell while lunging, definitely helps the balance. Think of the opposite of squats, where you pull your hands in as close as you can to your body, lunges pull your hands as far away from your body as you can.

MostlyWater

i assume it's a balance issue, at least for me.

ninerbuff

Balancing on two legs is easier than one.

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krhn

Balancing on two legs is easier than one.

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that's why! XD

stephaniemejia1671

Oddly enough I also do the same thing 5 sets of squats and then a few sets of lunges, and I agree. The change of stance I think is what makes it harder, I'm strong when I squat but those darn lunges.. they still make me feel weak. Lol.

DesDawn24

I definitely agree! I can't do them without weights, and even when I use weights I lose my balance quite often. It's so much more of a struggle to do lunges than squats.

SaBh93

lunges literally kill me. squats are too easy.

mustgetmuscles1

I do dumbbell lunges after squats also. They are definitely difficult. The balancing aspect seems to add a whole other level to working the muscles. They work many of the same muscle but seem to target them differently than squats.

Ivian_

I avoid lunges like the plague. I rather do 200lb pistols than do lunges! Come to think of it, I rather do BURPEES than do lunges! :noway:

Jersey_Devil

lunges make me feel like this

fit_grrrl

Weighted walking lunges - My best cardio workout

I do hate stationary lunges unless they are done backwards or to the side

tracywaz

I avoid lunges like the plague. I rather do 200lb pistols than do lunges! Come to think of it, I rather do BURPEES than do lunges! :noway:

WOW!!! I hate lunges, but burpees are my all time yuck. I'm pretty sure if there is a hell, they are doing burpees there.

krhn

I avoid lunges like the plague. I rather do 200lb pistols than do lunges! Come to think of it, I rather do BURPEES than do lunges! :noway:

WOW!!! I hate lunges, but burpees are my all time yuck. I'm pretty sure if there is a hell, they are doing burpees there.

Out of breath in two jumps :laugh:

Justjamie0418

Guess I am in the minority, I to Dumbell lunges (25lbs in each hand) after my deadlifts and legpresses (I do squats a different day) and I like the lunges. More so than the squats. thugh I havent tried them on a smith machine yet..

Mustang_Susie

For whatever reason, do you think lunges are more difficult for men or women?

BEERRUNNER

Yeah My butt cheeks are still sore from lungess over the weekend! back and forth alternating lunges and walking lunges with dumbells.................damn!!