Perfect bikini butt? - sign up for APRIL LUNGES here

[liv]

We have a good blazing the upper body challenge going on so I thought I would add a good butt and thigh challenge. Who does not want a nice tight butt for the shorts season. So join up This one is good to combine with doing squats (which is another challenge you can sign up for)

I suggest combining lunges. Do some holds and some static ones and also some forward and backward ones every day you do lunges. If you are strong work in some weights but that is not necessary. Believe me they burn




We will count the lunges just like we count the squats. So pledge your monthly total. If you do static lunges that you hold, count your breath (inhale, exhale) as one lunge

Lets do it.

OTHER INFO AND PICS ON LUNGES

basic lunge (from a wide leg (split squat) position)

http://xf2.xanga.com/c3ef415244533258467660/b205757100.jpg

How to do a Basic Lunge Leg Exercise: How to Exercise Your Legs | eHow.com

video: static lunge using a barbell
Workout Routines : Workouts: Static Lunges With a Barbell Video | General Exercise | Howcast.com

stepping forward and lunge

http://www.womenshealthsa.co.za/files/womenshealth/imagecache/content_preview/0904-lunge.preview.jpg

video
YouTube - How to Workout Your Inner Thighs : Lunges for Inner Thigh Workouts

stepping backward and lunge (or reverse lunge)

http://www.weight-lifting-workout-routines.com/reverse-lunge.jpg

video
YouTube - Reverse Lunge - Athlete365.com

static lunge (holding your position - a warrior in yoga. Back foot is bent outward)

http://z.about.com/d/yoga/1/0/3/1/bigwarrior1.jpg

A crescent lunge - back foot is straight

http://readyoga.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/poseimg18-267x300.jpg

side lunge

http://www.weight-lifting-workout-routines.com/side-lunges.jpg

video walking lunge
YouTube - Walking Lunges

Different lunges with variations from about.com
Lunges for the Hips, Glutes and Thighs



Other exercises for glutes
are leg raises and fire hydrants. Do some of those to if you have time. And of course some squeezes that you can do anything helps too.

[jebjow2]

Re: Perfect bikini butt? - sign up for APRIL LUNGES here

I would like in on this! It'll be my first challenge. I think I could do 100 a day... so put me down for 3,000.

Starts in April right?

[liv]

Re: Perfect bikini butt? - sign up for APRIL LUNGES here

100 a day is a lot. I am thinking I will try for less than 1000 for sure. If you are very strong you may want to add some weights to them so that you work up strength rather than just push numbers. And for muscels to build - like the glutes - they require rest so make sure you have rest days.

Lunges have been great tightners for me. But I do them 2 or 3 times a week tops.

Welcome to the challenge. I am thrilled to have company. Yes April is for butt shaping.

[jebjow2]

Re: Perfect bikini butt? - sign up for APRIL LUNGES here

I tend to walk around doing lunges all day long. LOL. My butt is probably my best asset!

How about I make it a point to add some weight and only concentrate on them 3 days a week. So that's 1200 a month.

[barrnone]

Re: Perfect bikini butt? - sign up for APRIL LUNGES here

In in...but starting small...300 this month

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[liv]

Re: Perfect bikini butt? - sign up for APRIL LUNGES here

Welcome Barrnone. I like starting small. These can really have an impact. Also if you are not used to them don't go too deep in the beginning. Ease into it. Lunges are simple but good. I also like that the ones where you step into them and step back work on your core. And when I feel adventurous I do bicep curls at the same time or wide arm raises so I get a lot done in some swoop.


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[kristan]

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I'm in! I need all the help I can get back there!!

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[michelley]

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I just tried them & too much knee creaking!! I'm out! Have fun & exercise well!!

[LovingThyself]

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Hi Liz! Please count me in for 300.

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[liv]

Re: Perfect bikini butt? - sign up for APRIL LUNGES here

Welcome Kristan and Lovingthyself. I am excited to have you here.
And thanks for considering it michelley. If my knees were protesting I would not go very far into it and build up strength slowly. And definitely warm up first a few minutes to get some heat in body before challenging those muscles.

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[mommajen]

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Please count me in....ready for my summer booty! LOL

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[cskristin]

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Reordered alphabetically.

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[barrnone]

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[liv]

Re: Perfect bikini butt? - sign up for APRIL LUNGES here

Welcome everybody. So glad to see you all here. And thanks for organizing the list. We look very professional now.
so how were those first lunges barrnone? Way to get out the gate!!

Still time to join everyone
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[barrnone]

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good, I think I have to work on my form, so will check out the links on your first post today...but feeling it a bit in the booty! Good feeling.