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Title: Walking Lunges - the new big thing
Post by: MarvinEderFan on August 15, 2007, 03:38:49 AM
Seems a lot of pros are doing these.

And wow...

such a "small" exercise, yet even with 135 lbs. it felt like I was going to die.

Give them a try. They are much harder than they look.
Title: Re: Walking Lunges - the new big thing
Post by: DK II on August 15, 2007, 03:44:04 AM
This is old.

Milos has done them for ages.
Title: Re: Walking Lunges - the new big thing
Post by: WOOO on August 15, 2007, 03:48:02 AM
i have been doing them for years... i only use 100lbs so i can get more reps... nothing, i mean nothing burns like walking lunges
Title: Re: Walking Lunges - the new big thing
Post by: Bluto on August 15, 2007, 04:03:36 AM
i do running lunges
im hardcore like dat
Title: Re: Walking Lunges - the new big thing
Post by: kreator on August 15, 2007, 04:28:32 AM
i did them yestarday while grocery shopping, you should've seen people's faces, Marcus is just a thing of the past
Title: Re: Walking Lunges - the new big thing
Post by: Nuge on August 15, 2007, 06:31:18 AM
Ronnie does them.

I do them from time to time, but I can't stand doing them at my gym. Too many people in the way.
Title: Re: Walking Lunges - the new big thing
Post by: KillerMonk on August 15, 2007, 06:40:16 AM
Fuck Lunges they wind me.
Title: Re: Walking Lunges - the new big thing
Post by: Colossus_1986 on August 15, 2007, 06:54:46 AM
i did them yestarday while grocery shopping, you should've seen people's faces, Marcus is just a thing of the past


lol good one!
Title: Re: Walking Lunges - the new big thing
Post by: Monster_Everything on August 15, 2007, 06:55:40 AM
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Title: Re: Walking Lunges - the new big thing
Post by: KillerMonk on August 15, 2007, 07:00:14 AM
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Title: Re: Walking Lunges - the new big thing
Post by: Brutal_1 on August 15, 2007, 07:02:41 AM


You should try doing walking lunges, backwards!  That's how I do them, with a quarter on each side....on the treadmill
Title: Re: Walking Lunges - the new big thing
Post by: The Squadfather on August 15, 2007, 07:04:20 AM
"el mariachi" claims he can do them with 225 for 10 reps per leg. ::)
Title: Re: Walking Lunges - the new big thing
Post by: Monster_Everything on August 15, 2007, 07:06:29 AM
"el mariachi" claims he can do them with 225 for 10 reps per leg. ::)
then he says that they arent even hard , and he could do more if he wanted to...

I bet there is some little dude with 225 on his back, walking around in somones gym .... hahaha
Title: Re: Walking Lunges - the new big thing
Post by: Colossus_1986 on August 15, 2007, 07:18:29 AM
then he says that they arent even hard , and he could do more if he wanted to...

I bet there is some little dude with 225 on his back, walking around about to kill himself in somones gym .... hahaha

fixed  ;D
Title: Re: Walking Lunges - the new big thing
Post by: No Patience on August 15, 2007, 08:14:09 AM
Seems a lot of pros are doing these.

And wow...

such a "small" exercise, yet even with 135 lbs. it felt like I was going to die.

Give them a try. They are much harder than they look.

imo walking lunges are one of the most taxing exercises....one of the all around best leg exercises
Title: Re: Walking Lunges - the new big thing
Post by: ripitupbaby on August 15, 2007, 08:40:45 AM
If I could only do one leg exercise for the rest of my life, it would be walking lunges.   8)


Title: Re: Walking Lunges - the new big thing
Post by: CT_Muscle on August 15, 2007, 08:41:23 AM
Who needs cardio if you do these for 15 reps
Title: Re: Walking Lunges - the new big thing
Post by: CT_Muscle on August 15, 2007, 08:42:34 AM
If I could only do one leg exercise for the rest of my life, it would be walking lunges.   8)



If I could only do one girl the rest of my life.................  :-*
Title: Re: Walking Lunges - the new big thing
Post by: Camel Jockey on August 15, 2007, 08:55:09 AM
I don't want a giant ass.
Title: Re: Walking Lunges - the new big thing
Post by: davidpaul on August 15, 2007, 08:56:09 AM
I've done them on a indoor bouncy floor track for around 30 yards both way, they are good shit.

Show you what kind of shape your in, seperate the men from the boys definately.
Title: Re: Walking Lunges - the new big thing
Post by: Stark on August 15, 2007, 08:59:24 AM
I always do them on leg day love em
Title: Re: Walking Lunges - the new big thing
Post by: No Patience on August 15, 2007, 09:48:02 AM
I've done them on a indoor bouncy floor track for around 30 yards both way, they are good shit.

Show you what kind of shape your in, seperate the men from the boys definately.

that's no shit!! when i was in wrestling back in the day, our coaches made us do lap after lap of lunges(without weight) and it
was just a ridiculous workout
Title: Re: Walking Lunges - the new big thing
Post by: BroadStreetBruiser on August 15, 2007, 09:49:28 AM
I cheat on them by not using weight and jogging
Title: Re: Walking Lunges - the new big thing
Post by: donrhummy on August 15, 2007, 10:12:40 AM
This isn't new. Eddie Robinson used to do them across football fields.

(http://www.eddierobinson.org/freegall/gym19.jpg)
Title: Re: Walking Lunges - the new big thing
Post by: Rudee on August 15, 2007, 02:17:57 PM
i do running lunges
im hardcore like dat

I my lunges on the treadmill, at full incline going 20mph, so there!   ;D
Title: Re: Walking Lunges - the new big thing
Post by: disco_stu on August 16, 2007, 01:11:42 AM
lunges are a complete waste of time and put asymmetric strain on your knees and hips and due to all the balance work end up putting very little stress on any musclegroups.

much better to use that energy squeezing out reps on a basic exercise then doing cardio or going for a run/ride if you must.

if one must do something like this, then one legged leg press would be a much better option as it offers greater stability through constant engagement of the moving complex and is much safer to your knees and more importantly your back.

once again the morons see someone doing them and monkey see monkey do...totally disregarding what is actually happening.

yeah they are hard because they are different to how you usually train and require a whole bunch of non contributory work in balance, coordination and concentration.

a complete waste of time...maybe not in the barbell heydays when exercise variety was sought after...i.e. nothing but squats..



Title: Re: Walking Lunges - the new big thing
Post by: jaejonna on August 16, 2007, 04:23:02 AM
lunges are a complete waste of time and put asymmetric strain on your knees and hips and due to all the balance work end up putting very little stress on any musclegroups.

much better to use that energy squeezing out reps on a basic exercise then doing cardio or going for a run/ride if you must.

if one must do something like this, then one legged leg press would be a much better option as it offers greater stability through constant engagement of the moving complex and is much safer to your knees and more importantly your back.

once again the morons see someone doing them and monkey see monkey do...totally disregarding what is actually happening.

yeah they are hard because they are different to how you usually train and require a whole bunch of non contributory work in balance, coordination and concentration.

a complete waste of time...maybe not in the barbell heydays when exercise variety was sought after...i.e. nothing but squats..






hahahhaha lets have a peek at this 'monster'  ::)

...hey everybody look its tom 'disco stu' platz !!!!

I bet you must have the biggest legs in the world !!!
Title: Re: Walking Lunges - the new big thing
Post by: bigkid on August 16, 2007, 05:41:29 AM
I have a day I do sprints, so I do bodyweight ones on that day for 30-40 yds.  They feel good.
Title: Re: Walking Lunges - the new big thing
Post by: Benny B on August 16, 2007, 06:01:10 AM
lunges are a complete waste of time and put asymmetric strain on your knees and hips and due to all the balance work end up putting very little stress on any musclegroups.

much better to use that energy squeezing out reps on a basic exercise then doing cardio or going for a run/ride if you must.

if one must do something like this, then one legged leg press would be a much better option as it offers greater stability through constant engagement of the moving complex and is much safer to your knees and more importantly your back.

once again the morons see someone doing them and monkey see monkey do...totally disregarding what is actually happening.

yeah they are hard because they are different to how you usually train and require a whole bunch of non contributory work in balance, coordination and concentration.

a complete waste of time...maybe not in the barbell heydays when exercise variety was sought after...i.e. nothing but squats..


agreed
Title: Re: Walking Lunges - the new big thing
Post by: No Patience on August 16, 2007, 06:23:50 AM
lunges are a complete waste of time and put asymmetric strain on your knees and hips and due to all the balance work end up putting very little stress on any musclegroups.

much better to use that energy squeezing out reps on a basic exercise then doing cardio or going for a run/ride if you must.

if one must do something like this, then one legged leg press would be a much better option as it offers greater stability through constant engagement of the moving complex and is much safer to your knees and more importantly your back.

once again the morons see someone doing them and monkey see monkey do...totally disregarding what is actually happening.

yeah they are hard because they are different to how you usually train and require a whole bunch of non contributory work in balance, coordination and concentration.

a complete waste of time...maybe not in the barbell heydays when exercise variety was sought after...i.e. nothing but squats..





your a fucking moron

the requirement of balance also helps build muscle, and if you do walking lunges you should have no stress at all on the knees because
your body should be travelling straight down towards the floor and not forward to put stress on the knees

plus if you actually have balance, you do not use much energy at all for balance, it is all used for contraction and stretch of the muscle plus
very taxing for the cardiovascular system

try again slappy ;D
Title: Re: Walking Lunges - the new big thing
Post by: Always Sore on August 16, 2007, 06:43:44 AM
In todays cookie cutter gyms there is completly no room for walking lunges. Most places won't let you do it in the parking lot and I don't want to be "that guy" dragging a barbell and a couple of plates to the local school or park. To me somethings are to much trouble.
Title: Re: Walking Lunges - the new big thing
Post by: disco_stu on August 16, 2007, 02:08:18 PM
your a fucking moron

the requirement of balance also helps build muscle, and if you do walking lunges you should have no stress at all on the knees because
your body should be travelling straight down towards the floor and not forward to put stress on the knees

plus if you actually have balance, you do not use much energy at all for balance, it is all used for contraction and stretch of the muscle plus
very taxing for the cardiovascular system

try again slappy ;D

now you are one of these people that make my life miserable...i.e. blissfully ignorant to anything and you dont even realise how average you are.

i wont bother answering your email point by point to give you an example of what i mean but i will comment on your stupid sentence about strain on the knees...obviously you dont have a clue.

the simply fact that the legs are not in the centre of your body means that each leg encounters a vertical and a horizontal stress when you stand on it...dumb ass.

the horizontal stress component is relatively minor and our knees and ligaments can cope with it generally....but you add weight and then difficult movements like lunges and you have danger zone.

the centre of mass in a lunge is NEVER directly over the leg...EVER... EVER .. EVER.

its also never directly acting straight down the spine. (you may not understand this but this is due to the fact that the reactional force (i.e. through the leg from the ground) is from one side.

I'd suggest that lunges are not only your chiropractors nightmare (or best friend perhaps?..lol), but also the fastest way to a knee reconstruction other than football.

Title: Re: Walking Lunges - the new big thing
Post by: disco_stu on August 16, 2007, 02:11:39 PM

hahahhaha lets have a peek at this 'monster'  ::)

...hey everybody look its tom 'disco stu' platz !!!!

I bet you must have the biggest legs in the world !!!


err, yeah..we all know that the biggest bodybuilders know the exact way to train and how big you are directly relates to your knowledge of training...

please add yourself to the ever lengthening list of getbig mental midgets. oh, hangon, you are already in that list...carry on.
Title: Re: Walking Lunges - the new big thing
Post by: The Coach on August 16, 2007, 02:13:45 PM
For conditioning, walking lunges are great, for development (posterior chain) there are MUCH better unilateral movements. I include unilateral leg movements in all of my leg training.
Title: Re: Walking Lunges - the new big thing
Post by: johnnytosh on August 17, 2007, 05:22:29 AM
lunges are a complete waste of time and put asymmetric strain on your knees and hips and due to all the balance work end up putting very little stress on any musclegroups.

much better to use that energy squeezing out reps on a basic exercise then doing cardio or going for a run/ride if you must.

if one must do something like this, then one legged leg press would be a much better option as it offers greater stability through constant engagement of the moving complex and is much safer to your knees and more importantly your back.

once again the morons see someone doing them and monkey see monkey do...totally disregarding what is actually happening.

yeah they are hard because they are different to how you usually train and require a whole bunch of non contributory work in balance, coordination and concentration.

a complete waste of time...maybe not in the barbell heydays when exercise variety was sought after...i.e. nothing but squats..


I have to agree.  Too much stress on the patellar tendon. Other exercises work better.
Title: Re: Walking Lunges - the new big thing
Post by: Beener on August 17, 2007, 06:36:53 AM
Seems a lot of pros are doing these.

And wow...

such a "small" exercise, yet even with 135 lbs. it felt like I was going to die.

Give them a try. They are much harder than they look.

Welcome to bodybuilding, it's nothing new.
Title: Re: Walking Lunges - the new big thing
Post by: Option D on August 17, 2007, 06:42:50 AM
I my lunges on the treadmill, at full incline going 20mph, so there!   ;D

yeah i do them with 135 on my back...uphill...in the sand...with ankle weights
Title: Re: Walking Lunges - the new big thing
Post by: jaejonna on August 17, 2007, 07:07:36 AM
err, yeah..we all know that the biggest bodybuilders know the exact way to train and how big you are directly relates to your knowledge of training...

please add yourself to the ever lengthening list of getbig mental midgets. oh, hangon, you are already in that list...carry on.
brutal admittance of having a nice veiw from the bleachers.... so what your saying is that you know more about BB cause your small ??
Title: Re: Walking Lunges - the new big thing
Post by: ~flower~ on August 17, 2007, 07:12:20 AM
For conditioning, walking lunges are great, for development (posterior chain) there are MUCH better unilateral movements. I include unilateral leg movements in all of my leg training.

 Some examples Joe? 
Title: Re: Walking Lunges - the new big thing
Post by: The Coach on August 17, 2007, 09:12:21 AM
Some examples Joe? 

Bulgarian Split with DB or BB (I prefer BB)

Regular Split squat with DB or BB (again, I prefer BB)

Romanian SLDL with DB or BB (on this one I prefer DB's)
Title: Re: Walking Lunges - the new big thing
Post by: ripitupbaby on August 17, 2007, 09:20:10 AM
Bugarian Split with DB or BB (I prefer BB)

Regular Split squat with DB or BB (again, I prefer BB)

Romanian SLDL with DB or BB (on this one I prefer DB's)


Flower - these are various forms of "torture lunges."   :D

Title: Re: Walking Lunges - the new big thing
Post by: ~flower~ on August 17, 2007, 09:33:11 AM
Flower - these are various forms of "torture lunges."   :D

  I think they all should be banned then!!     ;D
Title: Re: Walking Lunges - the new big thing
Post by: disco_stu on August 17, 2007, 01:44:53 PM
brutal admittance of having a nice veiw from the bleachers.... so what your saying is that you know more about BB cause your small ??

err.yeah...nice conclusion...actually i come here because i like BB and spent years doing it and am not small by any means...but i know of alot of peeps that are small and know their stuff...size as nothing to do with understanding.

maybe if i wrote this in finger painting you'd comprehend?

thanks to the others who chimed in....conditioning exercise...probably in that its hard work, but i'd be careful to not use too much weight..or any at all in fact.