Do lunges have any redeeming qualities?
I admit to falling for some random internet article about unilateral leg work and adding some lunges to the end of my lift yesterday.
Holy hell, I am in so much pain today. Seriously, how is it possible to be fine the day after squatting so heavy your eyes bug out, but incapable of getting off the toilet after some lame lunges?
I know that next day soreness does not equal a more effective stress. But so many people program lunges and I'm just wondering... What added benefit could possibly be worth this much extra pain? Why are they programming them? Is there any benefit to slow eccentrics?