lunges with 2 dumbells or one barbell?

[caligirl]

I used to do walking lunges with 70 lb barbell, got the done just right, BUT the burn on bootie is so much different with db...less weight BUT feel alot more burn because I concentrate muscle differently. How or why it happens???Beats me just feel better...and about Bunny's ATF squat...roundage...YES!!! I copied it and THERE is a differnece...LOL..pictures cannot lie...

The BB will force you to actually lean a bit forward due to the placement on your shoulders... it happens naturally. The db placement allow you to "sink" into your lunge in a more vertical way... ie: keeping your back straight.
Welp, if you want more emphisis on your butt all you need to do is lean your torso forward, it forces your glutes to fire, the further your chest is toward your knee the more you will get, you can reach your arms out in front of you for stability and a focal point for consistancy, aim them toward a wall. Best for this is using the reverse lunge because you can control your knee placement from the get go, a more consistant stride length.. with NO weight, go for control and quality of contraction. There is a huge difference. I wish I had a pic of how its done...

 

[H_T_]

BB's are harder, and thus avoided. grr.

 

[caligirl]

BB's are harder, and thus avoided. grr.

hells yeah they are harder...

 

[H_T_]

hells yeah they are harder...

tyvm. and that's why i sub excercises with equals. going from squats to leg presses is a joke. i'd rather do barbell lunges, or good mornings, hell, even pull throughs are better. on account of ya can't do 4 inch reps like leg pressing.....but i'm a meathead and think women should train the same as men.

 

[jnevin]

imo - dbs's are better.


..they for4ce more stabilizing action.....and in this case more IS better

I agree with that. My strength and balance has improved faster now that I've switched to walking lunges with DB's. I can go heavier with a BB, but my form suffers.

Stupid inflexible hip flexors...

 

[H_T_]

I agree with that. My strength and balance has improved faster now that I've switched to walking lunges with DB's. I can go heavier with a BB, but my form suffers.

Stupid inflexible hip flexors...

walking lunges are a joke. sorry.

 

[Gymgurl]

what are you saying only girls should do them???

 

[H_T_]

what are you saying only girls should do them???

girls that want to think they're accomplishing something.

 

[*Bunny*]

walking lunges are a joke. sorry.?

This is really not funny. and no they are not a joke, just something you do not prefer.

 

[jnevin]

walking lunges are a joke. sorry.?

Yeah. I used to think that when I had little to no stamina and gave a shit about what people thought.

Or, I could be on all year, take 5 minutes between sets of 4, and give a shit about everyone else's workouts.