4 Dumbest Lunge Mistakes Sabotaging Your QUAD / LEG GROWTH! STOP DOING THESE!

[@ScottHermanFitness]

If you want thick and beefy quads, lunges are an amazing exercise to add to your leg day! But because you're taking an "actual step" forward with weight, the chances of stepping incorrectly and placing strain on your lower back and knees is very high. But once mastered, the dumbbell or barbell lunge will become one of your favorite leg day exercises! *Program Selector Tool!- Get The Right Program For You! - **muscularstrength.com/Program-Finder*

[@MrETHAN1218]

hey Scott ，check out the track DJ SNAKE -MADE IN FRANCE it must have been written for you. all the best from England

[@ScottHermanFitness]

I will man!! Thanks!

[@SiklistangMataba]

I sent u a dm brotha

[@ericwhatley5831]

GS ScottHermanFitness

[@GraveRave]

What does the lunge with a twist do, flexibility?

[@LenaWildChild]

'Your form is GAAAAHBAGE' 😂 Awesome tips Scott!

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Gaaaaahbage!! Haha, thanks for watching Lena!

[@LenaWildChild]

@@gymweeb6072 Me too 😂

[@simonpeart7981]

Reminds me of that South Park episode with the Jersey Shore people”YOUR HUMAN GAAAAHBAGE!!!”

[@martingallagher140]

@LenaWildChild I cracked up at that also. @ScottHermanFitness please use this from now on when critiquing something. It should become one of your goto quotes. ✊🏻😂

[@fergaldownes]

I swear his accent was never this Boston a few years back 😆

[@babitakumar5144]

I so so needed this! My lunges are garbage right now. Hopefully after incorporating your tips I should be seeing some improvements soon! Thanks Scott!

[@yvngxchris9]

You got this keep it up!

[@mariotigres1873]

Is it me or everytime Scott looks thicker? Muscle thickness

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Been training pretty hard so might be getting thicccccer! 💪🏻

[@kayilla6413]

Booty thiccc too

[@teddyklink8459]

That's America's ass

[@teodorstefanov984]

I don't think that there is someone as good as Scott when it comes to fitness and tips and tricks, advice and other. So much respect for him!!! He is dropping some free knowledge!!!

[@birdman4birdlegs]

"Let me take it one step further" On any other video this wouldn't matter

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Haha, you caught that huh 😉

[@jacobmeyers3446]

How did I miss that? Ha

[@cranjismcbasketball2118]

Man scottie anytime you make these "mistake" videos I make all the mistakes... im friggin REHHHHHTAHHHHTED!

[@rodgerq]

😂😂😂

[@rodgerq]

Same 😥

[@RustingVagina]

Fuck that made me laugh hahaha

[@DanielGaeta13]

Thank you so much Scott for putting out a great leg video I have issues with my legs due to knee and Ankle problems so learning how to Lunge correctly is going to be very beneficial for me. Thank you so much again and hopefully you can do more leg exercises cuz I think almost every guy needs them more than upper body workouts LOL

[@metalrocker2000]

Great video! I lunge often and have thought of what was right and this confirms what I was already sure is perfect form!

[@essam.salama]

Appreciate your efforts throw the years . Stay humble and be yourself .

[@andrelamarque1009]

Sorry that I keep asking, but I keep switching up my routine to make it better. This is what I currently have, and I hope that the shrugs and lateral raises on my upper FSU’s don’t ruin the lower days. If this is a good program, I’ll run it as a novice for aesthetics. What do you think? Thanks Scott!! Lower 1: Squat 3x5 RDL 3x8 Quad curl 3x12 Calf press 3x8 Shrug 3x12 Upper 1: Bench 3x5 Barbell row 3x10 OHP 3x8 Face pull 3x12 Skull crusher 3x10 Lower 2: Deadlift 3x5 Lunge 3x8 Ham curl 3x12 Calf raise 3x12 Lateral raise 3x12 Upper 2: Pendlay row 3x5 Incline bench 3x10 Chin up 3x8 Chest fly 3x12 Barbell curl 3x10

[@bruce8536]

andre lamarque I wouldn’t put shrugs with lower. Also if you keep changing your program your muscles will never get used to the slow progressive overload your giving them and they won’t really grow. Stick with the same program until it stops working for you

[@TedMusic]

Do you prefer incline db press or reverse bench press for max upper chest?

[@roylevy5897]

I love your channel so much but I especially love your follow along workouts I use them ALL the time and I'm begging pleaseeee make more they're so helpful and I think everyone else also wants you to make more

[@moviedude22]

Scotty McFly, excellent content as always....Do you have any videos of any full body, circuit style routines ..so like, db squats, then db shoulder presses, maybe so lunges etc, etc? (3x)

[@tpeezy3042]

Thank you for this video! This is very timely for me. I know my form has been gahbage and has probably been a big reason for my knee pain. I have had to slow it down, lighten the weight, and concentrate on the form as well as work on exercises to help fix the tendonitis that I feel. Thanks again!

[@Milyrah]

I've been subscribed to you since you were in your 20's. Love your videos.

[@bLaZe0kid]

Getting the app, always loved you and your stuff.

[@wilsonlee63]

Scott your improved physique is a testament your programme works, has your leaning down took away any of your strength? I have slimmed down a few pound for the summer but my overall strength in general hasn't decreased much & in other areas even got stronger to my surprise....

[@hathlete4ever916]

So far, mistake #3 was the one I was making. When you get a chance Scott, can you do a video on Bulgarian Split Squats?

[@andrelamarque1009]

Reverse lunges are the way to go

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Love me some reverse lunges!!

[@andrelamarque1009]

Haha

[@SJRogers0786]

Walking lunges are great

[@UltraSrbina]

Much better variation for me.

[@sajjadhusain4146]

If and when I do lunges, it’s always the reverse lunge. It suits me infinitely better in every way than the forward lunge. But I still love doing squats and deadlifts with dumbbells much more than I do lunges.

[@Raynbell]

Scott, I came across your latest video regarding chest flys on the cable machine. I've gotta tell you, I havent been able to do a chest fly without pain in over 3 years due to a shoulder injury, until I watched your video, I literally mean EVERYONE has lead me astray with this exercise saying to keep a 90 degree bend and push through the shoulders. Just had to come and thank you

[@gracies2492]

This series is one of my favorites!

[@Evo_Gsus]

Thanks scott, I have slightly making mistake #1, I’ll correct and ride the gain train once again

[@oliwerkulacic9323]

Fantastic video as always Scott!

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Thanks man!

[@philiplevy5681]

Thanks Scott. Really helpful.

[@haroldgarrett2932]

i was literally thinking of asking if you could d a video on lunges yesterday. ur a wizard

[@JustMorad]

Thanks. Very useful video

[@kennethmacgregor-Gregorach]

I needed this video! Thank you.

[@battlefox8460]

I'm glad you made this video cause im having trouble with just body weight on this exercise. So this really is helpful. Thanks Scott. Also any chance can you do a video on correct form and how to for the Arnold press. I wanted a good dumbbell workout for that and when i type Scott Herman Arnold Press nothing shows up. Would love to see a breakdown on this exercise too. Thanks Scott.

[@murderousmayhem6362]

Watching this vid made me remember I haven't done overhead squats for a while. I've never saw overhead lunges before (The thing that made me think of overhead squats obv) but will try them out since my core needs more work too.

[@itgetter9]

". . . because your form is gah-bage. . . ." That Boston accent just gave my workout a 100% boost.

[@johnhackler620]

Great video as always Scott. I did the 1st workout of your 2x per week chest workout yesterday for 1st time in 6 months. When I did this before I couldn't get thru all 45 reps of the pec blast finisher with 25lb dumbbells. Yesterday I got thru all 45 reps with 30lb dumbbells with a few reps left in me! Also I pyramided up to 80lb dumbbells for my last set of 6 reps of flat. The gains felt good. Btw my chest has never been as sore as it is today and I finally have a good mind muscle connection where the dumbbell pullovers lit up my upper chest. Thanks for the great content!

[@litolito1893]

Thanks for the tips and advise 👍🏻 ....trust me, I needed this

[@HammerBlow500]

Reverse lunges in a power rack with a safety squat bar is the best imo. If you hold the rack with your hands, you can use more weight, but you will forfeit the stability gains.

[@maryann5981]

Loved this video! Quick question, what is the safest lunge for your hips?

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Well they are all safe, but regular or reverse would be best

[@jdawg1835]

The reverse lunge is my go-to. The walking lunge is what I'll rotate in for variety. That OH DB lunge looks brutal; I'll try it, thanks.

[@Maxwell7724]

It's a year old video. But I'm taking this information with me to the YMCA and using it. I hurt my knee ages ago and it's been acting up, thanks for the tips and variations.

[@martinsantos4322]

Wow this was actually helpfull..i akways thought we had to take long step in order for the lunge to work ..thxs easy & understandable 👌🏼👏

[@sarajaafar5882]

Me watching Scott just to see him roast people on Instagram.

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Did you like the little surprise around 0:09? Hahah

[@cooperevans8033]

@@ScottHermanFitness you mean 5:05 Scott but that's ok you're bigger than me

[@TheAikidomarine]

@@cooperevans8033 check the thumbnails at the time stamp -- he's ragging on a gym shark guy, I'm pretty sure

[@oddlyonlyjack9560]

Thanks Scott for another great video!

[@Lykava_jiena]

1) that small step lunge look frickin hilarious! 2) this video actually was awesome. I definitely need to work on my lunge form. This video definitely answered alot of questions.

[@rishav.maityy]

This is helpful... Because I train from home and I don't have a squat rack so I use lunges as a key movement...

[@deanwaller8283]

How's that working out for you?

[@ajcarter2548]

Love this American, Mick! You've helped me so much man!

[@juansamudio1171]

I remember Greg doing that weird bicep curl I’m like “can’t wait to see what Scott’s gonna say about this”

[@pathikchakraborty2192]

Reverse vs conventional lunges brother discuss it

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Could be my next VS video!

[@markcarter5568]

It has to do with what the front leg is doing. The weight is on the muscle the whole time during a reverse lunge and easier to control, less chance of bad form and using the back leg to do the work. I found doing front stepping lunges were working my back leg too much and struggled with balance more! This might be because of my own problems and may not be an issue for others though and definitely hate doing them! I know it's something I am stubborn at and need to do more. Thanks for doing this video Scott!

[@nygeek6471]

If you care about your knees, use reverse lunges. If you don’t, then forward or walking lunges.

[@JesusRamirez-kt5zq]

I stop doing lunges after getting hurt everytime I did them. No matter if I did “proper” form or small strides I would still get injured.. just wondering if there’s other reasons for me getting injured

[@Cedevakal]

Thank you so much I think that’s why I rotated forward my hip and it’s still a problem a year later even with physio. I wonder if I should see a chiropractor I usually don’t trust them

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Chiropractor's can be good, though if it's a hip issue, I would stick with a massage / physical therapist

[@declanwrightmusic]

Thank you so much Scott!

[@snooopybud4034]

Scott, you should make a video about “Top Fitness channels to watch”.

[@JackgarPrime]

What do you think about BAHHHHbell lunges, as opposed to dumbbell, either forward or reverse?

[@ScottHermanFitness]

They’re great too! Potential to maybe overload a little more that way

[@oliviajoses6643]

Thanks Scott going to focus on squaring the hips.

[@dreamsicle3113]

My form was garbage, but Scott saved me. Thanks, man!

[@connorjennings7069]

Great video Scott!

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Thanks Connor!

[@AdelArt]

always here bro haha ! we want more upper body & arms videos thanks a lot scott you're an hero

[@JermaineGertse]

Your videos are very helpful

[@neutralino1922]

Thanks for this amazing video Scott!! Are these great at the middle or more at the end of your leg workout?

[@ScottHermanFitness]

I like adding them to the end of my workout!

[@Sackboy612]

I had to lay off lunges because I really hurt my knee doing them, Great advice Scott!

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Make sure that, just like with squats, your knees are tracking out with lunges :-) Have you downloaded my app?! muscularstrength.com/phoneapp

[@Ymiraku]

I actually found staying vertical put more pressure on my knees where as maintaining a slight forward torso learn took some pressure off my knees and activated my glutes more.

[@simaoramos7597]

Rate my program pls Scott. 1-Bench Press 2-Deadlift 3- Squat 4-Barbell Curl 5-Triceps Pushdown 6- Barbell Row 7-Dumbell Row 8-Shrugs 2xtimes per week Thanks, discovered your channel recently and it is paying off

[@brownpunk1794]

GAHBAGGE

[@nipund4675]

Scott you're a lifesaver 😬😬😬

[@drewraddumprediger1693]

What would suggest I do for bad posture - specifically, rounded shoulders and slumping standing posture?

[@ScottHermanFitness]

I have a video on that 😁 kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXXJmpt-hc-JjrM

[@bruce8536]

Rear delts. Do face pulls

[@racheldutton-leyda2284]

Thanks for the info!

[@ultimateuser01]

Great content please continue the dumbest mistakes series.. Lunges are targeting more quads than glutes and hams??

[@Mundus66]

I've always done walking lunges. Felt the hardest to me, although i've never tried overhead which will probably be harder. And yes backwards is the easiest imo.

[@ChefRengar]

Always quality content my friend!👍✌️💪

[@BossFinale]

Thanks for those cues!

[@layyah0905]

I was getting a bit of knee pain with stationery lunges and then switched up to Bulgarian split squats which have to be as least as good as any leg move out there. Knee pain gone and quads torched.

[@angiie008]

Hi Scot, I’m beginner in the gym. I notice some people use .. belts (sorry. I do not know if that’s the name) around the belly when they do workouts like lunge, squat, deadlift. I wonder in which situations people use that. And if there’s a different between belts and waistband? Thanks!

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Check out this video Angie! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eofLmKtjoLeemZY

[@bruce8536]

They just do that to tighten up there core. It just helps with heavy lifts idk why. Try it and you’ll actually like it just make sure it’s really tight

[@MiracleWarriors]

What about some tips about not losing balance when doing walking lunges with or without weights ? Some times that happens to me and I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong .. Thanks.

[@srinivasan3615]

I TRUST YOU AS MY ONLINE COACH

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Thanks dude! Now let’s get those gains!!

[@brownie_x]

idk Scott, lunges seem to hurt my knees way more than squats do. I can squat for days but one or two lunges and I'm second guessing myself. edit: nvm I saw the full video, problem solved :D

[@bjazz68]

Thank you.

[@jahidhossain2864]

Can u plz make Dumbest Bulgarian Split Squat Mistakes? I always try to do the right form, but I still get a feeling, that tells me that I do wrong

[@ScottHermanFitness]

I'll add it to the list!

[@jahidhossain2864]

Thank you very much, a true fitness legend🤗

[@madimen7319]

Hi Scott thanks for the information I would love to know how to fix my lunges because having belly fat kind of restrains me from doing it correct . It is like my belly keeps forcing my spine to lean forward though my attempts to stay in that natural position . Something that distracts me from focusing on the move . ANY TIPS HERE? P.S: I do the walking lunges ! Thanks in advance

[@paultopfitness8661]

Loving the shade thrown at the end of the video

[@xXAkitokunXx]

Keep uploading these.

[@thomasdube3921]

Great tips man. You are looking super fit. Congrats man

[@arturosanchez1519]

Hey Scott, so I recently teared my adductor. I know I have to take a couple weeks off, however I don’t want to skip leg days all together. Is there some way to train legs besides leg extensions/leg curls?

[@bruce8536]

Arturo Sanchez leg press

[@chalimud]

Thanks for the tips Scott you are 😎 awesome

[@DivineLightFitness]

Question: because I am just curious? Are you from New England or the Mid Atlantic Region? I am asking because you said Staaaarted at the begining. I am from Bean town by the way! Great video!!

[@jeremyethiercavaliersson3912]

Hey. Greeting from Algeria to you.how many hours I should do cardio (running to gain strength and not to lose it??

[@KonradKubinski]

You should be performing about 20 minutes of LISS cardio each day, and you should be fine with maintaining strength. Remember, don't do HIIT, do LISS.

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Well running isn’t about gaining strength. Running is about building endurance

[@PERU_VIP_007]

Very informative video

[@liamklahr7420]

Scott, while doing squat does your shoe choice make a change?

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Yeah. I don’t recommend tennis / running shoes. Either flat soled shoes, or Olympic lifting shoes with a raised heel

[@leFoodeater]

I don't use shoes at all :)

[@vghcfjhkl]

Scott! I have a question about squatting and deadlifting, basically, theres alot of people saying you cannot deadlift and squat on the same day, for several reasons. One says it's too much strain on the lower back, the other says it's too much volume for the legs, then theres also people saying that you should alternate between heavy squat and heavy deadlift days doing high volume on the others, then theres people you should do deadlifts on back days, so i kind of wanna ask you if it is smart to do them the same day without any danger for the lower back or some other detrimental effect? Side note 1: i Deadlift sumo because i have freakishly long legs, so less strain on lower back. side note 2: i generally avoid exercises that work the lower back too much in fear of injuring it. side note 3: i am doing push/pull/legs so i have atleast 2 days of recovery , and i am used to high volume.

[@mariellamasango6280]

Dope. Thank you!

[@S4TANAS.]

Amazing vid bro👍🔥

[@KM-xr5gg]

Thank you!😎

[@K87jk]

Wow I didn't know that the 1st one was a mistake... I mean yeah the toes and knees should always be in a straight line,but the hip shift,everyone in my gym does that,even my hip shifts sometimes :P

[@HiryuNikai]

Awesome, just yesterday I tried this exercise and I felt like something was off :D

[@m.k.spaulding5117]

Holy crap. That long ling (the bad way) you did look like it hurt. I'm going to try stepping back next time I do these. I love lunges. Thank you, Scott!

[@SavvyPear1]

Hey Scott, great tips and have been making a couple of these mistakes so will correct them. One thing, on the twisting lunges is it important to only twist to one side? Or could you twist to both sides? Also, I sometimes lean forward when lunging (sprinter lunges or something? from an Athlean X vid) would you consider these worthwhile or do they put lower back at risk?

[@bruce8536]

This reminds me, where do regular squats fit in a push pull leg program? Is it on leg day or push day? Or even pull day cuz it works the back

[@nagaManu6485]

Just liking and commenting for KZbin algorithm. Love from Nagaland, India.

[@whatkatydidnext2897]

Great content as always. 👍 What shoes would you recommend for leg training? Would you take multiple trainers with you to the gym so you have squat shoes, then change into flat shoes for deadlifts, then something else for lunges/plyometric exercises? Personally I need a bit more ankle support for my lunges and something which will absorb the impact to save my knees. But I do appreciate the lunge. It's a really good compound movement and I think it's one of the best exercises for targeting the glutes alongside the quads. What's not to love?!

[@thinkingwithpotatoes8018]

Hi, Scott! I'm starting your cheat and recover program in September! Where can I find the video where you explain your cheat and recover technique?

[@ScottHermanFitness]

I actually never uploaded it 😬 But that’s because I feel I explained it thoroughly in the routine videos 🤗

[@thinkingwithpotatoes8018]

Sounds good! I'll go ahead and watch the videos then

[@thinkingwithpotatoes8018]

@@theflyingninja1 I can't wait! 😄

[@Niborino9409]

My knee does not point in the same direction as my feet. Makes me confused. My knee points forward but the foot points slightly to the right. So I am not sure which should be aimed forward. I am focusing on the knee forward but that means th foot can't be angled forward.

[@malachifurler5258]

You rock Scott. Thanks so much bro. :)

[@mikahirvilammi6262]

I love legdays😆 btw Scott, why aren't you taking hands with in movement in alt jumping version?

[@JH-pm8oo]

Excellent video. And here I was thinking about doing lunges today and totally spotted some errors I have. Thank you Scott you're the best 💪

[@ScottHermanFitness]

So happy to help when I can my friend!

[@chadpersaud507]

would front squats be better than lunges? I switched to front squats after doing regular squats cause my gym doesn't have space for me to lunge the barbell with a plate on haha

[@jesper3820]

Hey man, what do you think of Jeff Nippard.