Ton your legs, abs, back and glutes with this super-effective workout move. A barbell squat is exactly what it sounds like—a squat done with weight in the form of a barbell that rests on the traps and ...

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 ...

Don't let the simplicity fool you: Lunges may be basic, but they're great for working your glutes and quads. Here, a pro shares how to do lunges correctly. Thing is, to get the most out of any move, ...

Lunges are tougher on the legs than they look, especially when you load up on the weight and take it for a walk. Do heavy rounds with a barbell on your back like ...

Strength in our lower bodies is not only good for us but is a necessity for every day life. In addition to walking, we sit and stand, bend and squat, lean and lunge, and everything else in between.

Hold a barbell with your hands shoulder-width distance apart and your feet under your hips (A). Take a big step forward with your right foot, landing on the heel. Slowly lower your hips into a lunge, ...

Lunges are worth the effort you put into them. They work many muscle groups at once, including hips, glutes, quads, hamstrings and core. In addition to strengthening muscles, lunges help with balance, ...

Place a barbell across your shoulders (a), then step your left leg forward into a lunge, bending both knees to 90 degrees (b). Press through your left heel to push up and step forward into a standing ...