How to Perform the Basic Front Lunge Lets start with telling you how to do, then keep reading to figure out why it is so necessary.

1. Start with you core tightened (think belly button to the spine) and chest up, standing tall.
   
2. Move one foot forward as if taking a giant step.
   Your goal is the length where when you bend both your legs they will both create a 90 degree angle
3. Lunge and bend the legs to create this 90 degree angle.
   Do NOT let your knee go past your front toes and do NOT let you back knee hit the ground.
   
4. Push through the heel of your front foot to propel yourself back to where you started.
   
5. Repeat with the other leg.
   Continue alternating feet attempting 15 reps per foot.
   

Once you get the hang of the movement you can try adding weight to the exercise.
As a general rule of thumb here are the repetition ranges you want to do based on your goals.

• 1-6 reps = Strength
• 6-15 reps = Muscle Size
• 15-25 = Muscle Toning

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So, why is the Front Lunge one of the best exercises in the gym? Well, the more muscles you activate, the more weight you can lift.
The more muscle you work the more calories it takes to perform the movement and to repair the muscles.
This equals a more productive and effective workout in addition to creating a higher boost in your metabolic rate for longer - up to 48 hours! So, incorporating a barbell row, or other multi-joint, large muscle exercises is extremely important when you are trying to lose weight!