Lunges. Good for functional strength?

[RusPA81]

I did lunges for the first time in years this past leg day and I got sore as hell. I was wondering if you guys think that they are a good exercise for functional strength or not?

 

[Liftbig]

i wish i would have done more of them when i played football. besides squats i think they are a great move for glutes and hams.

 

[gymtime]

Absolutely, especially once you start adding some real weight.

 

[Zander1983]

Great exercise. Also try some bulgarian squats (otherwise known as split squats).

 

[IronLion]

yes, they are great and if you want them to be even better for functional strength, try them overhead with a barbell.....this is one of my favorite exercises

 

[Exodus]

yes, they are great and if you want them to be even better for functional strength, try them overhead with a barbell.....this is one of my favorite exercises

actually i have to do those for the first time on wednesday. i have done them before, just never overhead.........cant wait to see how they feel.

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[RusPA81]

Thanks for the replys everyone.