18 Lunge Variations That Will Work Your Butt From Every Angle

• Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your hands on your hips (as pictured) or hold them together in front of your chest. This is the starting position.
• Step forward (about 2 feet) with your right foot, and plant it firmly on the floor.
• Bend both knees to create two 90-degree angles with your legs. Your chest should be upright and your torso should be slightly forward so that your back is flat and not arched or rounded forward. Your right quad should be parallel to the floor and your right knee should be above your right foot. Your butt and core should be engaged.
• Push through your right foot to return to the starting position. That's 1 rep.
• Do all your reps on one side, then repeat with the other leg. You can also alternate legs if you prefer.

Targets the gluteus maximus, hamstrings, quadriceps, soleus (calf), and core.