HOW TO LUNGE FOR BEGINNERS

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2 ай бұрын

Hey everybody! Today I’m taking you through how to lunge for beginners. We’ll break down exactly how to progress the lunge safely and correct the common mistakes I see. Leave any questions below!
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@rachelsalgado687 2 ай бұрын

Reverse lunges have become my fave because of your programming!

@JustinaErcole 2 ай бұрын

I’m so glad I sold you on them!

2 ай бұрын

Love, love lunges ❤ the reverse lunge is my favorite and I like to spice it up with a knee drive. Thanks for the video!

@JustinaErcole 2 ай бұрын

Ooh fun!

@vdruskas 2 ай бұрын

I love lunges, but feel less mind/muscle with the lateral ones. All the other ones are my besties, really get the greatest mind/muscle feels with them. So happy you are revisiting this "How to" series, love the old and new ones ❤

@JustinaErcole 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@SilvestriMelissa 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for noting about front lunges being difficult. I stopped doing them because they hurt on my knees too much, and if doing an online workout where they do front lunges, I would just do reverse ones instead. Walking lunges can be good, but I can only do them for a short time before my knees feel the strain.

@JustinaErcole 2 ай бұрын

If you want to help improve the knee strain, try a Knee Flexion PAILS RAILS drill against a wall! I have crappy service so I can’t find a link but if you search it on KZfaq it may help!

@Chantellabellaaa 2 ай бұрын

Oof, I have a love/hate relationship with lunges! This video is very handy, though, and also explains why backward lunges feel a bit better on my knees (I have a very crunchy right knee, and it doesn't like lunges that much, lol)

@JustinaErcole 2 ай бұрын

Glad you found it helpful!

@__Tiziana__ 2 ай бұрын

Reverse and especially lateral are the only lunges I really like. :3 I tried the curtsy and the front foot elevated ones for quite some time, but lateral and reverse just feel right for me! Walking lunges are fun too, however! Perfect for when you want to get toasted for absolutely no reason. 🎉

@JustinaErcole 2 ай бұрын

Love them too!

@KathyTrithardt 2 ай бұрын

I hate lunges because my short fat legs struggle to do them and then two days later I spend half a week unable to walk downstairs without taking them sideways, and am in pain every time I move. I don't want to keep putting myself through that.

@JustinaErcole 2 ай бұрын

Try split squats instead!

@KathyTrithardt 2 ай бұрын

@@JustinaErcole same deal, unfortunately!

@don_tastic6590 2 ай бұрын

My favorite lunges are curtsy. Mostly because I had a knee injury and couldn’t do them for years but now I can

@JustinaErcole 2 ай бұрын

That’s always exciting!

@cigamspargle 2 ай бұрын

I love lunges! Its one of those movements that you quickly see improvement the more you do them. I like the offset lunge the best!

@JustinaErcole 2 ай бұрын

Love that!

@biancat.1873 2 ай бұрын

I favour the reverse lunge, too. It's also easier on my knees. Great video as always!

@michaelajoseph6856 2 ай бұрын

Thank you Justina! It was very helpful.

@JustinaErcole 2 ай бұрын

You're so welcome!

@hamsteroncoffee 2 ай бұрын

Reverse lunges FTW ❤! Enjoy your vacation, Justina 🏖️

@chamanthipowell6386 2 ай бұрын

I hate lunges! I have dodgy knees, zero balance and now have a painful foot which makes reverse lunging difficult BUT doing lunges has definitely improved the muscles around my knees and has improved my knee stability so I keep doing them! Same with split squats

@slayxyourxday 2 ай бұрын

Early! Absolutely need this one. And basic lunges would be the one I choose as a complete beginner.

@JustinaErcole 2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed!

@jessamys91 2 ай бұрын

I love lunges! Don’t think I could pick a favorite! But I guess reverse is the one I like most!

@JustinaErcole 2 ай бұрын

Mine too!

@tma615 2 ай бұрын

Great form as always! I love reverse lunges, but dread forward lunges.

@JustinaErcole 2 ай бұрын

Thanks! And same 😂

@sp-ff1pt 2 ай бұрын

i've been loving the barbell reverse lunges! feels like i'm in mulan.

@JustinaErcole 2 ай бұрын

Hahahaha I’m obsessed with this

@sherryg1838 2 ай бұрын

I like reverse lunges best. Lunges aren’t a favorite, but if I don’t do them my knees start hurting. I had pneumonia recently (I work at an elementary school and caught it there), and didn’t do strength for six weeks. My knees became really sore and stiff. They are much better now that I’m working out again, and doing mobility moves. Love the outtakes at the end!

@JustinaErcole 2 ай бұрын

They’re my fave too!

@maggiesagarra 2 ай бұрын

Very informative!

@JustinaErcole 2 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@jbgator123 2 ай бұрын

I generally have a much easier time with side lunges compared to any other variation, but not totally sure why (maybe the glute bias you mentioned in the video?), so by default that's my favorite!

@loenietune 2 ай бұрын

Walking lunges are so much fun! I really enjoy making myself look weird while walking 🏃‍♀️

@JustinaErcole 2 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

@JustinaErcole 2 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

@batataloubya6555 2 ай бұрын

I absolutely dread doing lunge but they are honestly sooo satisfying to doooo. Very helpful video, thank you!🌸

@JustinaErcole 2 ай бұрын

They totally are!

@jessamys91 2 ай бұрын

I wish you would’ve included curtsy lunges on this video because I never know if I’ve set it up correctly!

@JustinaErcole 2 ай бұрын

Ooh yeah those are pretty advanced for most! I’ll note that for the future :)

@nissim490 2 ай бұрын

I really love this series! I do reverse lunges (if I do lunges) but I am going to try lateral lunges.

@JustinaErcole 2 ай бұрын

Let me know how it goes!

@JustinaErcole 2 ай бұрын

Let me know how it goes!

@sophiemeisels1786 2 ай бұрын

I love an elevated reverse lunge !

@JustinaErcole 2 ай бұрын

Soooo good!

@lyracimitri5676 2 ай бұрын

Lunge jumping is really extra fun.

@JustinaErcole 2 ай бұрын

Oooh and brutal!

@feministmermaid 2 ай бұрын

Hope your having a great time on vacation!

@JustinaErcole 2 ай бұрын

Thank you! Were on the train to London now :)

@victorialim1480 2 ай бұрын

LOVED and needed this video so much Justina! I sprained my left knee a couple of years ago and since then have always felt that my right lunges (with the left knee back) have always been a problem for me. Your cue of making sure the front knee doesn't go too much over the toes has made a huge help, but I feel like I'm constantly struggling with getting the back knee to touch the floor/ that range of motion! Any advice there?

@JustinaErcole 2 ай бұрын

It actually sounds like a hip flexion restriction rather than a knee flexion issue from your description. Shoot me an email and I’ll send you a few things to try!

@deschroma. 2 ай бұрын

Reverse lunges! I actually anatomically can't forward lunges due to rickets/leg bowing. If I take a big step forward my foot turns in so much because of the twist in my tibias, and it has to be terrible form. So I stick with reverse, and I actually like them a lot! (hope you are having a great vacay!)

@JustinaErcole 2 ай бұрын

I love reverse lunges too!

@brittanyyo 2 ай бұрын

I prefer reverse lunges or side lunges. I have a really hard time with forward lunges.

@kasey33 2 ай бұрын

Loves lunges! Especially reverse 😀

@JustinaErcole 2 ай бұрын

Me too!

@emilygrant9606 2 ай бұрын

I like curtsy lunges the best!

@JustinaErcole 2 ай бұрын

Nice!

@josephroa4475 2 ай бұрын

Reverse lunge is my favorite, but feel front lunge is most effective.

@JustinaErcole 2 ай бұрын

Mine too!

@JustinaErcole 2 ай бұрын

Mine too!

@annescholten9313 2 ай бұрын

Enjoyed the "bloopers".❤

@JustinaErcole 2 ай бұрын

Haha I’m glad!

@cinereo_argento 2 ай бұрын

I love lunges as long as it's not HOLD. Paying attention to mind-muscle connection helps me maintain my posture doing lunges!

@ellajaymass 2 ай бұрын

I really like walking lunges! If i don't have space then barbell reverse lunges

@JustinaErcole 2 ай бұрын

Oooh spicy!

@lisap5359 2 ай бұрын

Hate lunges but this was helpful!!

@JustinaErcole 2 ай бұрын

I’m so glad!

@jennterry6977 2 ай бұрын

My knees no likey. But I can do a few of the basic reverse lunges until I need to stop.

@Chantellabellaaa 2 ай бұрын

Same here!

@JustinaErcole 2 ай бұрын

Maybe try split squats!

@JustinaErcole 2 ай бұрын

Maybe try split squats!

@adelinaprentice4703 2 ай бұрын

This is my reminder to add side lunges back into my routine lol

@JustinaErcole 2 ай бұрын

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@monicabarnett9231 2 ай бұрын

I like a lateral lunge! But my reverse and forward lunge need work. I feel like my form is a bit off.

@JustinaErcole 2 ай бұрын

Always feel free to send me a video and I’ll give some form feedback!

@violetash9597 2 ай бұрын

The walking lunges with dumbbells. I don’t care if it’s 2 dumbbells or 1, I actually like doing these ones more so than the ones I do in one spot.

@JustinaErcole 2 ай бұрын

Love that!

@erinmeyer5598 2 ай бұрын

Reverse lunges are the most comfortable for me!

@JustinaErcole 2 ай бұрын

Me too!

@darkroots64 2 ай бұрын

I do wall supported lunges for all.

@JustinaErcole 2 ай бұрын

Love that!

@owl8664 2 ай бұрын

I HATE side lunges. I don't think I do them right because my knees hurt after. I also would have to say reverse lunges are my fav

@JustinaErcole 2 ай бұрын

Always feel free to send me a video and I can give you some feedback!

@lauraellsworth1419 2 ай бұрын

I’m ok with lunges. Reverse has got to be my favorite though

@JustinaErcole 2 ай бұрын

Mine too!

@lisarodgers9734 2 ай бұрын

I thought I recognized that workout space! Hi neighbor!

@JustinaErcole 2 ай бұрын

omg another astorian hiii!

@sarahhagen2051 2 ай бұрын

I’ve been doing walking lunges, but I have trouble getting the right distance on the walk portion. I frequently step too far, and then my back quad isn’t parallel with my front shin. Any tips would be appreciated! On a positive note, I’m not wobbling as much anymore 😁

@JustinaErcole 2 ай бұрын

It sounds like you just need more practice to solidify your step length to muscle memory!

@adriennelee26 2 ай бұрын

Reverse lunges if I really really must choose one.

@daniboise6415 2 ай бұрын

LOL was going to say "none, I hate lunges" and then you said "if you HAD to, because I know some of you are going to say none" welp, okay then 🤣🤣I'm that someone

@williamehlers5158 2 ай бұрын

I hate reverse lunges so much. And I find that I can get very lazy with them and not do them properly.

@JustinaErcole 2 ай бұрын

Ooh yeah proper tension is key!

@Sup3rSH0O 2 ай бұрын

I like curtsy lunges.

@JustinaErcole 2 ай бұрын

Oooh spicy!

@StormyIness 2 ай бұрын

Interesting, but also never again. After lunges my knees hurt for weeks afterwards. Last time I was trying to do them I think I injured something. I might be doing them wrong who knows.

@JustinaErcole 2 ай бұрын

Feel free to send me a form video and I’ll give you some tips!

@StormyIness 2 ай бұрын

@@JustinaErcole thank you for the kind offer, but my knees are still recovering, so no lunges for me. At least for now.

@cynthiatoulouse6513 2 ай бұрын

Walking lunge for me =)

@JustinaErcole 2 ай бұрын

Spicy!

@zaphireniatheodoraki1590 2 ай бұрын

I strongly believe that side lunges should be illegal. I do them, but I would want them outlawed for sure.

@JustinaErcole 2 ай бұрын

hahaha totally fair

@elizabethg.1063 2 ай бұрын

Reverse!

@JustinaErcole 2 ай бұрын

Me too!

@elleinKC 2 ай бұрын

My lunges are super wobbly and I lose my balance. Why is that?

@JustinaErcole 2 ай бұрын

Hey! It may simply be because it's an unstable exercise. I would try holding onto a dowel or chair for support to gain confidence and strength. Just keep at it!