Fat Burner of the Week: Walking Lunges

Walking lunges are hands down one of the greatest leg exercises you can do.

The reason they are so high up on the list is because you not only get a fantastic leg workout, but you are also working on flexibility at the same time. Each lunge forces  your body to stretch into a lowered position that really allows the hip flexors of the back leg to elongate and open. That means you get strength, conditioning, toning, and flexibility benefits from just this one exercise.

Here's how to complete it:

1. Hold dumbbells by your sides with your palms facing towards your body
2. Lunge forward with one leg and allow both knees to bend
3. Lunge as deep as you can comfortably
4. Push back up and forward through the front leg's heel
5. Repeat with the opposite leg walking forward for 12-16 total repetitions

Tips to Remember:

1. Keep your shoulder blades pulled back and your chin parallel to the floor the entire set
2. Do not let your front knee go over the front foot when lunging
3. Breathe in on the way down and out on the way up
4. Start out with no weight if need be
5. Keep your arms by your sides throughout each repetition