FOR FELLAS OVER 40, few exercises pack a more versatile (and important) punch than the lunge. We lose muscle as we age—that's just a fact of life. Stability and balance become more difficult.

Lunges are a simple exercise to strengthen the lower body and core, with or without weights. Proper form and modifications can help you avoid joint pain by taking stress off the knees. Versions like ...

Forward lunges and side lunges are two popular exercises that target different muscle groups in the lower body ...

Yoga poses for balance include different variations on lunges like the low lunge and the high lunge. Chair pose — which involves pretending to sit on an invisible chair — may also improve balance. One ...

A commonly overlooked move that can level up your leg day is the reverse lunge. I certainly underestimated this move until I added it to my workout routine. It’s a smart move for your balance, ...

When Hannah Montana sang, “put your arms to the sky, move side to side,” in Hoedown Throwdown, I like to think she was talking about side lunges. Chances are, you’ve done a few lunges in your ...

6. You do not need to hold the lunge position for any specified length. Go at your own pace, returning to the starting position by pushing through your left heel to lift your body back to standing.

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