The lunge exercise works the glutes and the legs.

Side Lunge The side lunge works the inner thigh, glutes, quads, and hamstrings. To perform the side lunge:

1. Start with your feet shoulder width apart, your back straight, and your hands by your sides.
2. Step out to the side with your right leg.
3. Bend your right leg 90 degrees, while keeping your left leg straight.
4. Push through your right foot and return to standing.
5. Repeat with your left leg.
6. Complete 3 sets of 10 reps.

*Tip: Keep your foot, knee, and hip in alignment on the lunging leg. Do not move the other leg.

The Reverse Lunge The reverse lunge works the hips, glutes, and thighs.

1. Start with your feet shoulder width apart, your back straight, and your hands by your sides.
2. Take a big step back with your left leg.
3. Looking forward, bend your right leg until your hip is just below your knee on your front leg.
4. Push through your front heel and return to starting position.
5. Repeat with the opposite leg.
6. Complete 3 sets of 8 to 16 reps.

The Front Lunge The front lunge works the quads, glutes, and hamstring muscles.

1. Start with your feet shoulder width apart, your back straight, and your hands by your sides.
2. Step forward with your right leg and plant your right foot firmly on the floor. The heel of your left foot should be elevated off of the floor.
3. Bend your right leg until your foot and knee are in line.
4. Push through the front foot to return to the starting position.
5. Repeat with the left leg.
6. Complete 3 sets of 10 reps.

*Tip: Your back knee should never touch the floor.

Practicing the lunge is a great way to get your legs and rear into shape.