Lunges are an excellent exercise to incorporate into your exercise regime, not only do they strengthen your lower body but are a fantastic tool to develop your core strength.

Hip flexibility and weakness along with poor activation of certain muscle groups such as your glutes can lead to injuries and weakness in the knees and lower back.

If you are struggling to incorporate leg exercise’s into your routine due to weaknesses in the back then these lunge’s will help to reduce the load on your spine like conventional movements such as the barbell squat.

The video below demonstrates 5 lunge variations for all levels, taking you through the correct technique and what to watch out for when performing these exercises.