If lunges are hurting your knees, the answer isn’t to stop training — it’s to adjust the movement.
Knee pain during lunges is often caused by poor control, excessive forward pressure, or simply using a variation that doesn’t suit your current strength level.
The good news is you can still train your legs effectively without aggravating your joints.
In this workout, we swap traditional lunges for two simple, knee-friendly alternatives that still build strength, stability, and control.
Focus on smooth reps, staying in control, and keeping tension in the muscles rather than forcing range.
Over time, this approach not only reduces discomfort — it actually helps build the strength needed to return to more demanding movements if you choose to.
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