4 lunge variations to torch your lower bodyDo you find lunges uncomfortable? I ditched them for Cossack squats, and my lower-body strength and stability transformed Forget squats — these 4 glute ...

You can be gentle on your joints while building full-body strength with a light pair of dumbbells and this Pilates-inspired workout.

Forward lunges target the large muscle groups in your legs, including your quads, calves and hamstrings the most, but you'll also be working your abs, especially those internal stabilizer muscles.