Lunges - do you like to go forward or backward?

kjw1031
kjw1031 Posts: 300 Member
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I think I keep better form when I go backward during alternating lunges, so I do most of them that way.

Am I missing out on anything by not doing more of them going forward?

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  • Shelbert79
    Shelbert79 Posts: 510 Member
    I feel the same way, not sure why but I feel like I have better form on reverse/backward lunges.
  • vtachycardia
    vtachycardia Posts: 374
    I used to hate all lunges but now I love them all. Every postion emphasises a different part of the leg musculature and so you should try to work lunges from all available angles.

    Wide
    Narrow
    Front
    Back
    Side
    external rotations
    internal rotations
    with weights
    with benches
    with steps
    Front with leg stepping over
    Back with leg crossing over
    Plyometric Lunges

    There are hundreds of variations. youtube Lunge matrix or research lunge matrix and you will be amazed.
  • kjw1031
    kjw1031 Posts: 300 Member
    Thanks for these responses.

    I do vary the squats and lunges I do somewhat (stationary, alternating, using a step), but I'll enjoy looking at the Lunge Matrix this evening and adding more variety.
  • vtachycardia
    vtachycardia Posts: 374
    That's great, do the research you will not regret mastering lunges and then adding upper body movements to the lunge.
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