I like lunges. A lot. The problem with lunges though is 1) They get boring 2) When it comes to performance training and everyday life, they’re really aren’t super super practical. Why not? Well, we aren’t going back and forth and for most athletes, they’re moving in multiple planes.

We put together 5 Lunge variations you can do create better stability in your lunge and more multiple plane movement. For athletes, the ability to decelerate is just as important as acceleration. If you want a bigger engine, make sure you build bigger brakes. These variations are great for building big engines as well as big brakes.

These are great smokers for the end of a workout or can be a nice strength change of pace in the middle of the session. I tend to use higher reps with bodyweight or to provide more of a challenge, hold a dumbbell or kettlebell in the goblet position or 2 dumbbells or kettlebells at your side. In addition to the added weight, holding weights for these exercises will provide sneaky isometric for grip and forearm strength.