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Old 02-26-2013, 10:15 AM   #492
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Originally Posted by kipperfan View Post
Edit: Personally, for those losing weight, I would recamend walking lunges as opposed to standing squats. Easier on the knees and a better cardiovascular workout. Put a 30-60 (depending on your size) pound dumbell on your shoulders and do walking lunges up and down your gym's hallway. 4 sets of those (done properly) and even rather physically fit people will be panting on the floor.
Personally, I found squats WAY easier on my knees than lunges. I have bad knees, and I can do squats all day. I find lunges are more stressful on my knees because its much easier to lose my balance.
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