WHY YOU MUST EMBRACE LUNGES FOR YOUR WORK

 

Often undertaken by athletes who are fervently preparing for events and even the average Joe; lunges are a great way to work out. They basically target strengthening your legs, by building up your muscle mass and also have great fat-cutting benefits for your posterior region and thighs. Take a look at the perks of lunging along with using dumbbells and learn the perfect technique for you.

1.    Perks of Lunging

-          The best part about this exercise is that it trains your left side and right side individually. This does wonders to augment your overall poise and improves synchronization.

-          It strengthens your quadriceps (thigh muscles) and even toughens up your back.

-          They help improved the suppleness of your waist, which is why they are even advised for seniors.

2.    Using Dumbbells as Weights

Dumbbells as weights can better your work out; however, this works best with a proper stance where you are working everything from your waist, your quadriceps right down to your feet. When using dumbbells, you can also try walking, lateral and backward lunges for a well-rounded work out.

Walking is ideal if you wish to cut down on butt fat, while the lateral technique is perfect for trimming your inner leg. Rearward steps will maximize the strain on your thighs and you can build up thigh muscle in the process.

3.    The Risk of Knee Damage

One of the major concerns people face while initiating this exercise is that they fear damaging their ligaments and knees. Use the textbook technique to do them and you will thank your stars as they will meritoriously shape up your abdomen, your rears and even your quadriceps.

Nevertheless, attempt them with a faulty technique and you can risk knee injury that can have you in bed for weeks. This is why you need a few precautions to help you get them right every time you work out.

4.    Precautions to Take Prior to Lunging

If you are someone who has faced work out injuries before or even if you happen to have joint ache and back pain; it would be best to speak with a physician first. He will best educate you whether the exercise is best suited to you, in case it is you can start right away!

5.    The Perfect Technique

-          You need to begin right to succeed in lunging, so take a position where your legs align with your hip at a comfortable distance from each other. With your feet directed frontward, you need to bend your knees a tad.

-          Tuck in your abs and then begin to lunge; however, remember to exert minimum strain on your knees.

-          Ease the pressure on your arms and let them gracefully droop while you exercise.

-          It is crucial that you maintain a 90 degree angle with your legs when in the middle of your lunge. Go further and you and you risk excessive knee strain.

Use this routine for the perfect lunge and you won’t risk any damage. It will certainly give you a thorough work out leaving you as pleased as can be.