Strength Training
is a strength training exercise that is used to strengthen the quadriceps muscles, gluteal muscles and the muscles comprising the hamstrings, semitendinosus, semimembranosus, and biceps femoris. A long lunge emphasizes the gluteals whereas a short lunge emphasizes the quadriceps.
A lunge can be performed with bodyweight. However, weight trainers usually seek to increase the difficulty using either dumbbells (held in each hand) or a barbell with weights on it (held atop the neck and shoulders). Grip strength may be an issue with the dumbbell lunge so practitioners may therefore prefer the barbell lunge.
As a variation, plyometric lunges (also known as split squat jumps) can be performed by jumping explosively between lunge positions.
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