Front Vs Back Lunges

[darine]

Is there a difference on where you put your energy? It's a bit confusing. I assume front lunges, you put the energy on the front leg and push with the heal. right?

what about back lunges? same or different?

thx

 

[melimcn]

Funny, I just noticed the difference when I started a GSL rotation.
I've always done rear lunges with any lunge work, because front lunges hurt my knees much more.

But I decided to push through a few sets during the rotation, since both are done in the video. I feel front lunge MUCH more in my quads, where the rear lunges hit the hamstrings and glutes much more.

 

[lcobb2]

Funny, I just noticed the difference when I started a GSL rotation.
I've always done rear lunges with any lunge work, because front lunges hurt my knees much more.

But I decided to push through a few sets during the rotation, since both are done in the video. I feel front lunge MUCH more in my quads, where the rear lunges hit the hamstrings and glutes much more.

That's exactly right. The force of the exercise is pushing you forward in a front lunge so the emphasis is on the toes, which stimulates the quads. When you move backwards, the emphasis moves to the heel, which allows the glutes/hams to work more.

 

[intensityjunkie]

I've noticed that too and am more comfortable doing back lunges.

 

[chefkate]

i detest front lunges but i could do back ones all day.
the rear lunges in mis off the step hurt for days - i loved it!

 

[meowracer]

Funny, I just noticed the difference when I started a GSL rotation.
I've always done rear lunges with any lunge work, because front lunges hurt my knees much more.

But I decided to push through a few sets during the rotation, since both are done in the video. I feel front lunge MUCH more in my quads, where the rear lunges hit the hamstrings and glutes much more.

I use my high step topper for front lunges - completely took the knee issues away for me.