Weight loss: Lunge variations to get lean, toned legs

Any movement is great for weight loss and fat burn. But if you want to target your hips, glutes and thighs and want a leaner, more toned legs, then lunges are one of the most effective exercises to add to your routine. They are a powerful exercise that helps strengthen almost every muscle in your lower body. Furthermore, it can also tighten core muscles and increase your flexibility!

However, to maintain consistency, you must also keep the excitement level high, which is why, here are some variations of lunge exercises that you can try from time to time.

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How to perform:

Step 1: Stand with your feet hip-width apart

Step 2: Engage your core and take your right foot forward, bending both knees to create two 90-degree angles with your legs.

Step 3: Keep weight in right heel, and try to touch left knee to the floor.

Step 4: Finally, push through your right foot to return to the starting position.

How to perform:

Step 1: Stand with your feet hip-width apart

Step 2: Step backward with the right foot and drop your right knee to the floor, making a 90-degree angle.

Step 3: Push through your right foot to return to the starting position.

Step 4: Repeat alternatively.

How to perform:

Step 1: Stand with your feet together.

Step 2: Take a big step to the right with your right foot, maintaining weight on the right feet.

Step 3: Bend the right knee, while keeping the left leg straight.

Step 4: Push off your right foot and bring your feet back together. Repeat the same with the left leg.

How to perform:

Step 1: Stand upright with your legs hip-width apart.

Step 2: Slowly move your left leg behind to the right so that your thighs form a cross.

Step 3: Bend both knees while joining your palms together.

Step 4: Repeat the same with your right leg.

How to perform:

Step 1: Stand with your feet hip-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand.

Step 2: Press two dumbbells overhead with your palms facing each other.

Step 3: Take your right foot forward and perform a lunge position, creating a 90-degree angle.

Step 4: Press through your feet to come back to a standing position.

Step 5: Repeat on your left side.