Walking Lunges

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Katerchen

Cathlete
After a rough (major muscle soreness in the glutes and harmstrings)start, I don't get sore anymore doing the 400 walking lunges down the driveway. Will they still be effective or should I start using weights?

I noticed the walking lunges are smoothing my legs out A LOT. Thanks so much for the tip, Cathe.
 
Cathe has commented in the past that soreness is not an indicator whether it is working or not. It IS! :7 I think any time we do anything new, major muscle soreness is common, but as your muscles get used to the move, you will still reap the benefits, just not the major soreness. Yeeeah! Ha! I started the walking lunges too the beginning of August and experienced major DOMS but don't any longer. I am only doing 250 at this point so I am thinking of going up to 400 sloooowly! Thanks for the push!

Your-Friend-In-Fitness, DebbieH http://www.handykult.de/plaudersmilies.de/wavey.gif[/img] If You Get The Choice To Sit It Out Or Dance...I Hope You DANCE!!!
 
I'd like to know the answer to this as well, Cathe. When I started walking lunges, 200 killed me, now I do 600 ~ AFTER L&G Xtreme, and still dont get the soreness like when I started.
Susan C.M.:D
 
Although I agree that DOMS is not necessarily an indicator of workload after you've become mechanically skilled at a certain drill, from what you've described I think adding weights is a fine idea. Either a couple of handheld dumbbells or a weight vest, starting with just enough weight to feel the difference and adding weight as your legs continue to condition up.

A-Jock
 
Well, I can add my two cents--I have a really serious leg workout that I do at the gym. Squat about 160 lbs, lunges on the smith machine at about 140 lbs, leg press at about 320 lbs, then extensions & curls. I NEVER get sore anymore, unless I miss a workout. And I'm pretty sure the workout is still working (although at this point I'm just maintaining, don't see the need to lift more weight than that) b/c I have great definition & almost no fat.

You can try varying your lunges if you miss the soreness. For example, instead of doing 400 forward lunges, stay in one place & go forward AND backward. Or you can try just backward. There's always a way to vary your routine so 1) you don't get bored & 2) you feel the effects more dramatically.
 
Exactly as AJ stated! Hi AJ! Are you following me today??? Anything that is different in your routine will "shake it up"!
Your-Friend-In-Fitness, DebbieH http://www.handykult.de/plaudersmilies.de/wavey.gif[/img] If You Get The Choice To Sit It Out Or Dance...I Hope You DANCE!!!
 
Or you can try just
>backward.
Hahahaha! Just when I thought I couldn't look any sillier going around my block.:p
Susan C.M:D
 
I'm with you Susan. I just tried a few and let's just say, my form needed great improvement. Is it me or does it take lots more balance to do these backwards?
Your-Friend-In-Fitness, DebbieH http://www.handykult.de/plaudersmilies.de/wavey.gif[/img] If You Get The Choice To Sit It Out Or Dance...I Hope You DANCE!!!
 
LOL you guys! You can do the backward lunges in one place. You just lunge backwards and then bring your foot back in line w/your other foot. I have no idea how you could walk backwards unless you had rearview mirrors on your sunglasses!:+
 
Whew!

Thanks for clarifying that! Ha! You can't even begin to imagine what I looked like doing them backwards! Hmmm, those sunglasses are a great idea though! http://www.mega-content.de/smilies/smilies_Picture/cool/4.gif[/img]
Your-Friend-In-Fitness, DebbieH http://www.handykult.de/plaudersmilies.de/wavey.gif[/img] If You Get The Choice To Sit It Out Or Dance...I Hope You DANCE!!!
 
!!!ynnuf oot era uoY
Your-Friend-In-Fitness, DebbieH http://www.handykult.de/plaudersmilies.de/wavey.gif[/img] If You Get The Choice To Sit It Out Or Dance...I Hope You DANCE!!!
 
I wonder if my legs retain water again if I use lighter weights on the lunges. Everytime I use heavy weights for my legs, my legs turn bumpy. If I use lighter weights for a few days they smooth out.

I have been doing the lunges after either Plyometrics, CTX Kickbox or a run. If I run first, I do the lunges and then add 25 min of roping.
 
Hmmmm, good question! Can't help you as mine are "bumpy" right now due to decreased cardio the past 9 months. :-( Hoping now that I am starting back sloooowly, that I will start to see some results from these lunges soon. (Would LOVE to have your SMOOTH look!) Maximus, if you are reading this, GET BACK TO WORK! :7
Your-Friend-In-Fitness, DebbieH http://www.handykult.de/plaudersmilies.de/wavey.gif[/img] If You Get The Choice To Sit It Out Or Dance...I Hope You DANCE!!!
 
http://www.mega-content.de/smilies/smilies_Picture/angst/muss_weg.gif[/img] I saw you!
Your-Friend-In-Fitness, DebbieH http://www.handykult.de/plaudersmilies.de/wavey.gif[/img] If You Get The Choice To Sit It Out Or Dance...I Hope You DANCE!!!
 
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