Only one exercise has been consistent in my workout routine over the last five years - the walking lunge. This simple variation on the classic lunge fires up the lower body and offers benefits ...

with variations like walking lunges, reverse lunges, or side lunges, each offering unique benefits and muscle emphasis. Choosing between these exercises often depends on your fitness goals.

“The stability requirement in walking lunges comes from it being a unilateral exercise, [meaning] it works one side [of your body] at a time,” she notes. “Additionally, there's the ...