An easy solution to the lunge is to do Step-ups (a.k.a vertical
lunges). You simply step up onto a bench or box with a set of
dumbles in your hands for added resistance. Individuals with knee
pain
typically uses the vertical lunge variation instead of Lunges.

Why are you doing back extensions for your abs? The back
extension
works your lower back primarily. There are many other exercises
you could be doing for your abs that don't involve excessive hip
action (e.g. crunches, regular sit ups, crunches on a stability ball
etc...)

Well I hope that helps. Good luck!

Best Regards,

Kidnice



Everything works, nothing works forever.



--- In Certified-Personal-Trainer@yahoogroups.com, "Logan Simpson"
<ultracrazy2000@...> wrote:
>
> I am a 33 year old male who has lost 76 pounds but I need to lose
> another 30 pounds. I been working out maybe 4 to 6 times a week. I
am
> having a great deal of difficulty in the following areas. I am
doing
> lunges but feel like i am not doing them right. Is there another
> exercise i can do to work the same the the lunges do. Also some
time
> ago i feel on a treadmill and bruised my hip. I do back extentions
for
> my abs and it bothers my hip. Is their another exericise i can do
to
> work my abs besides the back extentions??
>