You’re one of my favourite channels for this very reason: your explanations and break downs are so simple and easy to understand Thank you. I took a 6 month break (after being consistent for 11 years) and now have started working out again So sore but so worth it
Thank you for your clear, concise videos. I am a middle school teacher and know first hand how difficult it is to give clear, simple instructions and get to the point quickly. You must spend a lot of time preparing before you film, and that is what makes your videos better than most fitness content on UA-cam.
You are the best fitness youtuber hands down. Your videos have basically become my personal physical therapy to help me through my workouts. Seriously, you're a lifesaver.
Just found your channel this morning. As an older(69) beginner I find your explanations and demonstrations more helpful than any I've come across so far. Thanks.
Wow, so glad I found this video. By far the best explanation I’ve ever watched. I didn’t think it was possible but your videos still get better and better.
Thank God, I found your channel. I have been having problems doing the lunge without feeling pain on my knees. Great point on keeping your body weight centered to maintain balance.
I totally love you. I would love having a trainer like you to shape me correctly and keep me focused. Either way thank you for making such amazing videos and helping with not just the macro side of things but even these micro elements to consider! You rock!
Thank you so much for this video! At 66 I long to get stronger to do these properly and had a lot of questions, but you have answered them. Now for the WORK😊
Oh, this is wonderful for me! Thank you. I am almost 70 in a few months and I’ve been to physical therapy which was great but no one explains it like you. I’ve had a knee operations to foot operations all on the right side and all those things that you were talking about is me bless you my child thank you so much. You’ve taken the mystery out of the whole process why it hurts! Now, I get it! Thank you ❤
I'm so glad this video helps! It truly is all connected and a limitation at our hip or knee can lead to problems further up or down our body. Hope you're doing that ankle mobility and hip mobility work and even glute activation!
Cori rocks - great presentation and content. Speaks the truth and demonstrates the before and after of form correction. She's helped me by identifying better ways to engage my back - unilateral exercise. Works and continues to work. She's the best!
Thank you so much! Your videos are so helpful. I have bad knees and usually avoid lunges. This should help me strengthen the muscles needed to steady my knees for lunges.
This is exactly what I needed! I tend to have a huge issue with lowering weight even if I know I should. The "regress to progress" made the light bulb turn on so to speak. Thank you so much Cori!!
Our instructor says do elevator movements (up & down) versus escalator (rocking front and back) when doing lunges. For me the pain sometime happens on front foot but could be due to plantar fasciitis 🤷🏻♀️. Great info video.
Fantastic and very much needed. I’ve always had issues with lunges and usually try to avoid them at all costs! I do all the wrong things you mentioned here 😆
This is very useful, thank you! I've been doing reverse lounges for a long time, since the normal ones have been giving me discomfort in my left knee. Now I better understand why.
Reverse lunges can be a great first moving lunge variation to include as it is often easier to load your glute in that movement over the front lunge. But these tips can help you even improve that variation to get more out of this fabulous exercise!
I think to start often we do have to be a bit more focused on all the components of the movement. It's good to run through what you feel working. And as you get those recruitment patterns to be automatic, you can start adding loads, changes in tempos and other tools!
Thanks Cory for yet another superb, useful and informative video. I love it that you also give reasons as to why movements are made in certain ways and their variations. Thank you.
You are truly a psychic PT ~ Every single time ... my work outs have a challenging " thing", you seems to come to the rescue... no jokes! 😉🤗👍😊...🙌 Thank you from Down under...🕊🕊👍
Thank you so much! I recently started to have slight knee pain after workout with lunges and I have been wondering what I am doing wrong since butt is working but something gives. There I have it! I don't have stability and my knee isn't straight. Thank you for showing safer version!
I have always hated lunges...and the physio i saw last year said 80% of my weaknesses are to do with my hips and hamstrings and recommended lunges and some more comfortable hamstring stretching positions than the commonly known ones. I still couldn't get behind lunges cause of balance issues. The simple concept of doing the split squat and feeling it out is immediately more comfortable as I'm watching this video. Thank you so much for going into such detail!
Thank 😊 you for this. I'm so glad I found this channel, my exercising form has dramatically improved, which enables me to train with no injuries. Thanks again.
Thank you for this video! I didn't realize what my problem was, but thanks to your video I know I need to work on my static squat first! Makes sense, too.
3:23 Use what to prevent the knee from caving in? 🤔 It was unclear what you said here. I need to know how to prevent my knee from caving in, and how to avoid losing my balance when doing lunges.
Great information! I’ve been working out for a lot of years and have recently been having some issues with my knees. I’m going to try what you taught in this video (and some of your others!), so I can get back in shape. Finally. Thank you! I really love your channel!💖🌘
Solid video. ONe thing I didn't see was commentary on torso alignment. I find myself fighting NOT to lean my body forward. I'm as flexible as a marble slab so doing lunges and others lower body movements sees me trying to not lean forward. Your torso was very vertical.
Ah, the dreaded lunge! I tried fencing for a short while and lunges scared the heck out of me. Done properly, as you describe, lunges are great but in the heat of the moment I was sure that I'd attack sideways instead of forward and blow out my knee.
Thank you for videos and your advice. Would you make a video on a couple of things. First- how to engage flutes while running and second- could you suggest a daily routine on how to gain muscle. 🙏🙋♀️
I like how you make these videos using proper form and how to correct certain exercises. It’s very helpful. Can I ask what trainers are you wearing? Are they suitable for HiiT cardio workouts? Your dogs are just sooo cute btw 😊🙏
Thank you for the video, you are awesome in every way. So when I do lunges I actually get pain in my big toe from the back leg do you have any recommendations on how to not hyper flex that big toe in the back. Thank you very much. Happy holidays.
First! I prefer doing Bulgarian Split Squats as I find it easier to load them up and they seem to help me reach a greater depth in my regular squat. I probably should do more of regular lunges though, appreciate the awesome content! Thank you!
The Bulgarian Split Squat is a great way to improve your mobility and strengthen through a great range of motion. But too often people even advance to that over even first mastering the full range of motion of the split squat off the ground. So love that you've progressed and earned the increased ROM!
Best videos!! Thank you so much!! Question- I work out at home barefoot.. it helps me FEEL what is working better... but I'm not sure if I'm supposed to wear shoes during lunges...
Question from someone with no balance at all and very overweight. I struggle so hard to get down it up into even the same place lunges. Suggestions on how to start this with other adaptations so I can work toward these?
Thank you so much for this. Lunges are the one exercise I stay away from. I just felt like I'm too heavy to do them right now. I can do squats just not lunges but something tells me you're about to "learn me today". Lol
This is exactly what I needed, thank you so much! ❤️ I love to lunge, but oh boy my form sucks and I’m ultra wobbly lol. Plus I’ve noticed my front foot likes to point inward instead of straight.
Starting with that static lunge or split squat can be good. And you can reduce the range of motion even to build up by kneeling on a yoga block instead of going all the way down to the ground.
Great information! Would you do a video on how to do a sissy squat correctly? I struggled finding at home exercises that target the quads. Thank you so much for sharing your expertise!!
You’re one of my favourite channels for this very reason: your explanations and break downs are so simple and easy to understand
Thank you. I took a 6 month break (after being consistent for 11 years) and now have started working out again
So sore but so worth it
Rebuilding! Love it :-) Take your time and really focus on what you feel working to earn each move as you progress. Glad the videos help!
I just watched a bunch of videos on how to do lunges. Yours was the best one. Thank you for the clear explanations of what to do and what not to do.
Glad it helped!
Thank you for your clear, concise videos. I am a middle school teacher and know first hand how difficult it is to give clear, simple instructions and get to the point quickly. You must spend a lot of time preparing before you film, and that is what makes your videos better than most fitness content on UA-cam.
You are the best fitness youtuber hands down. Your videos have basically become my personal physical therapy to help me through my workouts. Seriously, you're a lifesaver.
Just found your channel this morning. As an older(69) beginner I find your explanations and demonstrations more helpful than any I've come across so far. Thanks.
Really terrific! Practising raising up from the static position is perfect to learn the correct balance and muscle recruitment. Thank you.
Thank you for emphasizing on how to lunge correctly. Yes, our feet and legs are the foundation for our upper body strength. Love your videos!
Super video!!! This from someone who's damaged both knees and appreciates your help in rebuilding them
Wow, so glad I found this video. By far the best explanation I’ve ever watched. I didn’t think it was possible but your videos still get better and better.
Wow! I'm so impressed by being able to see your muscles in these demos... anatomy in motion 🥰
This was so insightful ! TY ! I don’t have any pain as a result of lunges but after seeing your video, my technique is sloppy ! Again TY
This is so much the help I need. Thank you. I know how to go about my lunges now. I saved the video so I can practice again and again.
Aw yay! So glad it gave you some new cues to improve those recruitment patterns and form!
Thank God, I found your channel. I have been having problems doing the lunge without feeling pain on my knees. Great point on keeping your body weight centered to maintain balance.
This was so helpful,I was so afraid to do lunges but I'll give this a try
Definitely focus on your needs and goals when selecting any moves, BUT it's nice to know there may be ways to use moves we once feared.
@@redefiningstrengthOC I swear you're always so helpful
I totally love you. I would love having a trainer like you to shape me correctly and keep me focused. Either way thank you for making such amazing videos and helping with not just the macro side of things but even these micro elements to consider! You rock!
This is the best advice I have seen on this subject, thank you so much!
The progression she explained is so important!
Thank you so much for this video! At 66 I long to get stronger to do these properly and had a lot of questions, but you have answered them. Now for the WORK😊
"remember you have to earn those harder variations". Love this!
Oh, this is wonderful for me! Thank you. I am almost 70 in a few months and I’ve been to physical therapy which was great but no one explains it like you. I’ve had a knee operations to foot operations all on the right side and all those things that you were talking about is me bless you my child thank you so much. You’ve taken the mystery out of the whole process why it hurts! Now, I get it! Thank you ❤
I'm so glad this video helps! It truly is all connected and a limitation at our hip or knee can lead to problems further up or down our body. Hope you're doing that ankle mobility and hip mobility work and even glute activation!
Yes, pt gave me written instructions for home. Lots of ankle, glutes, balance, and hips…..😊
Cori rocks - great presentation and content. Speaks the truth and demonstrates the before and after of form correction. She's helped me by identifying better ways to engage my back - unilateral exercise. Works and continues to work. She's the best!
A timely video for me. I needed to clean up my lunges. Thank you!
Thank you so much! Your videos are so helpful. I have bad knees and usually avoid lunges. This should help me strengthen the muscles needed to steady my knees for lunges.
Thank you so much. This is the best explanation of the lunge I’ve seen!
This is exactly what I needed! I tend to have a huge issue with lowering weight even if I know I should. The "regress to progress" made the light bulb turn on so to speak. Thank you so much Cori!!
Regress to progress, how very true. Really appreciate your content, thank you.
I hope you didn’t hurt yourself showing us the incorrect way 😬
Thank you for this ❤️
haha I always worry about that and focus on making sure it doesn't happen!
Omg I was thinking the same thing :)
Thank you, trying to build a strong basic lunge and squat before I even start going to a gym.
Starting with bodyweight exercises can be key!
Our instructor says do elevator movements (up & down) versus escalator (rocking front and back) when doing lunges. For me the pain sometime happens on front foot but could be due to plantar fasciitis 🤷🏻♀️. Great info video.
I like the idea of elevator vs. escalator! Thank you for sharing that. It's a helpful visual for when I do lunges without a full-length mirror nearby.
Really great info - thank you so much - I can’t wait to try out these suggestions!
Yet another great post. BTW, I like the backgrounds.
Thank you! All Urban Wall Design!
Fantastic and very much needed. I’ve always had issues with lunges and usually try to avoid them at all costs! I do all the wrong things you mentioned here 😆
No lie, just looked this up because my lunges didn't feel or look right. You came through again. Thank you.
Glad it helped!
This is very useful, thank you! I've been doing reverse lounges for a long time, since the normal ones have been giving me discomfort in my left knee. Now I better understand why.
Reverse lunges can be a great first moving lunge variation to include as it is often easier to load your glute in that movement over the front lunge. But these tips can help you even improve that variation to get more out of this fabulous exercise!
Thank you, I have been pondering this off and on for the few weeks.
It's like I get how to but have to think about it during the actual lunge
I think to start often we do have to be a bit more focused on all the components of the movement. It's good to run through what you feel working. And as you get those recruitment patterns to be automatic, you can start adding loads, changes in tempos and other tools!
@@redefiningstrengthOC thank you ma'am
Another great video for a move I REALLY struggle with! Thank you :)
I just found this video, and it was exactly what I needed to see. Thank you! This was incredibly helpful!
So glad it helps!
You are one of the few who suggest to pay attention to the back foot too! Very competent!!!!!💪💪
I ALWAYS APPRECIATE YOUR TIPS! YOUR VIDEOS ARE SO HELPFUL :)
THANK YOU FOR SHARING!
Great video. I always appreciate your tips. Wish there were more workout videos by you. Thank you again.
Best video on lunges. Thanks
Thanks Cory for yet another superb, useful and informative video. I love it that you also give reasons as to why movements are made in certain ways and their variations. Thank you.
As always corrie great information always look forward to your videos so helpful. 👍😀
Thank you for this. I was adding lunges back in to my routine hoping that my knees would accept.
You are truly a psychic PT ~
Every single time ... my work outs have a challenging " thing", you seems to come to the rescue... no jokes!
😉🤗👍😊...🙌
Thank you from Down under...🕊🕊👍
Thank you so much! I recently started to have slight knee pain after workout with lunges and I have been wondering what I am doing wrong since butt is working but something gives. There I have it! I don't have stability and my knee isn't straight. Thank you for showing safer version!
This will be so helpful to many. Thank you!
Cori 😁 excellent advice and instructions, balance sometimes becomes my enemy while lunging. Thank you for sharing 🥰🥰🥰 : ) Jesse ✌️
Balance is definitely part of the challenge and a big reason why that focus on your foot is key!
@@redefiningstrengthOC I agree, Thank you
Thank you so much. Your advice are really precious.
I needed this I try not to do lunges as much for that exact reason ... knee pain ! Thank you !
I have always hated lunges...and the physio i saw last year said 80% of my weaknesses are to do with my hips and hamstrings and recommended lunges and some more comfortable hamstring stretching positions than the commonly known ones. I still couldn't get behind lunges cause of balance issues.
The simple concept of doing the split squat and feeling it out is immediately more comfortable as I'm watching this video.
Thank you so much for going into such detail!
Aw yay! I'm so glad that helped! The split squat is a great option to get into lunging while feeling in control of the movement!
Love lunges. They get my heart pumping! Thanks for the tips!
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 your explanations helped a lot!!! Thank you!!!🌹
Yoou are so helpful I will practice this tomorrow morning!
Thank 😊 you for this. I'm so glad I found this channel, my exercising form has dramatically improved, which enables me to train with no injuries. Thanks again.
I'm so glad the videos have helped!
Thank you for this video! I didn't realize what my problem was, but thanks to your video I know I need to work on my static squat first! Makes sense, too.
So glad it helped!
This was excellent.
Wonderful video. Thank yOU so much. I definitely need help with my lunge form. Cant wait to see and feel the difference when I apply these tips.
Excited for you to try them!
This is so helpful. Thanks
Thanks. This was really helpful.
Super helpful!
3:23 Use what to prevent the knee from caving in? 🤔
It was unclear what you said here. I need to know how to prevent my knee from caving in, and how to avoid losing my balance when doing lunges.
Thank you very informative.
Thanks. Will give this a try.
Great information! I’ve been working out for a lot of years and have recently been having some issues with my knees. I’m going to try what you taught in this video (and some of your others!), so I can get back in shape. Finally. Thank you! I really love your channel!💖🌘
Thanks for the tips! I have a bad habit of letting the back knee flare out. I guess that's why my knees get unhappy after doing lunges.
What kind of shoes are you wearing in this video? Thanks.
this is so helpful! thank you so much!
Super helpful. Thank you
🙌🏾💖 Thank you!!!!
Using a split squat to build strength and muscle / balance abilities. Great tip, thanks~~!!
So glad it helped!
Great video!!!
Excellent,! Ty
Thank you. This is a game changer for me.
Glad it helps Valerie!
Solid video. ONe thing I didn't see was commentary on torso alignment. I find myself fighting NOT to lean my body forward. I'm as flexible as a marble slab so doing lunges and others lower body movements sees me trying to not lean forward. Your torso was very vertical.
Ah, the dreaded lunge! I tried fencing for a short while and lunges scared the heck out of me. Done properly, as you describe, lunges are great but in the heat of the moment I was sure that I'd attack sideways instead of forward and blow out my knee.
I really need this tutorial
Your background in the seated portion is beautiful.
This is terrific! Thank you!
I hated doing lunges, but this was very helpful, for a better understanding.
So glad it helps!
@@redefiningstrengthOC 😄😄😄
thank you
Love your videos gosh ❤
Thank you for videos and your advice. Would you make a video on a couple of things. First- how to engage flutes while running and second- could you suggest a daily routine on how to gain muscle. 🙏🙋♀️
Very helpful- fantastic exercise and very good cues 🙌🏻💯 Regress to progress ✅
So glad they help!
This was great! I struggle a lot with single leg exercises & this helped me better understand some things. Thanks!
So glad it helps! Single leg moves are for sure a challenge!
You're the best !
I like how you make these videos using proper form and how to correct certain exercises. It’s very helpful. Can I ask what trainers are you wearing? Are they suitable for HiiT cardio workouts? Your dogs are just sooo cute btw 😊🙏
Thank you for the video, you are awesome in every way. So when I do lunges I actually get pain in my big toe from the back leg do you have any recommendations on how to not hyper flex that big toe in the back. Thank you very much. Happy holidays.
Thoughts on deficit setback lunge? And what are advantages of holding weight on one side versus at your chest? Thanks for such great content!,,
Thank you. Gain so much from you.
It really work on me 💗 thankyou
So glad it helped!
First! I prefer doing Bulgarian Split Squats as I find it easier to load them up and they seem to help me reach a greater depth in my regular squat. I probably should do more of regular lunges though, appreciate the awesome content! Thank you!
The Bulgarian Split Squat is a great way to improve your mobility and strengthen through a great range of motion. But too often people even advance to that over even first mastering the full range of motion of the split squat off the ground. So love that you've progressed and earned the increased ROM!
@@redefiningstrengthOC thank you! ❤️
Best videos!! Thank you so much!! Question- I work out at home barefoot.. it helps me FEEL what is working better... but I'm not sure if I'm supposed to wear shoes during lunges...
I never knew how to do lunges so this I will try thank you 😁
Question from someone with no balance at all and very overweight. I struggle so hard to get down it up into even the same place lunges. Suggestions on how to start this with other adaptations so I can work toward these?
Great episode! Thank you! I have a bunion one foot that restricts range of motion when it’s the back leg. Can you suggest variations?
Thank you so much for this. Lunges are the one exercise I stay away from. I just felt like I'm too heavy to do them right now. I can do squats just not lunges but something tells me you're about to "learn me today". Lol
This is exactly what I needed, thank you so much! ❤️
I love to lunge, but oh boy my form sucks and I’m ultra wobbly lol. Plus I’ve noticed my front foot likes to point inward instead of straight.
Starting with that static lunge or split squat can be good. And you can reduce the range of motion even to build up by kneeling on a yoga block instead of going all the way down to the ground.
Great information! Would you do a video on how to do a sissy squat correctly? I struggled finding at home exercises that target the quads. Thank you so much for sharing your expertise!!
Shinangle shinangle shinangle....:-)Great advice as usual!