Author Topic: BSS vs stationary lunges (Read 4780 times)

D4 · « **on:** May 02, 2011, 02:33:53 am »

For my unilateral training, I was wondering which of these to use. Which is better for single leg jumpers looking to improve vertical?

I can't do WALKING lunges, because in my gym, it's very hard to walk around with a barbell on me(too crowded/narrow spaces)

Raptor · « **Reply #1 on:** May 02, 2011, 04:13:24 am »

Quote from: Ineedtodunk on May 02, 2011, 02:33:53 am

For my unilateral training, I was wondering which of these to use. Which is better for single leg jumpers looking to improve vertical?

I can't do WALKING lunges, because in my gym, it's very hard to walk around with a barbell on me(too crowded/narrow spaces)

You worry too much. Do any of these. Heck, alternate them if anything. Talk less, do more.

swans05 · « **Reply #2 on:** May 02, 2011, 07:58:38 am »

bss only because there's less support form the back leg and it's also in a better position for glute activation as well as putting the hip flexors/quads in a good stretch position which is always a bonus

Username · « **Reply #3 on:** May 02, 2011, 11:50:22 am »

They both have their merits - just rotate them; it doesn't always have to be either or.

Daballa100 · « **Reply #4 on:** May 02, 2011, 01:09:18 pm »

If stationary lunge = reverse lunge then they're fine, but if stationary lunge means basically a regular split squat without a bench, go with BSS. You could just do walking lunges with DBs and possibly weighted vests if grip is a problem. You can do the others with DBs/weighted vests/both too. Doesn't matter as long as they're unilateral in my opinion, but walking lunges are the best just by a little bit if you ask me.

D4 · « **Reply #5 on:** May 02, 2011, 05:20:05 pm »

Quote from: Raptor on May 02, 2011, 04:13:24 am

Quote from: Ineedtodunk on May 02, 2011, 02:33:53 am
For my unilateral training, I was wondering which of these to use. Which is better for single leg jumpers looking to improve vertical?

I can't do WALKING lunges, because in my gym, it's very hard to walk around with a barbell on me(too crowded/narrow spaces)

You worry too much. Do any of these. Heck, alternate them if anything. Talk less, do more.

LOL, yeah you're right. I do think too much, but just how I am. Want to utilize my time most efficiently as possible.

gukl · « **Reply #6 on:** May 02, 2011, 06:58:18 pm »

i find reverse lunges much better than normal lunges and bss better than both...

ive always done these with dumbells though, how much of a difference is there with the bar on your back?

D4 · « **Reply #7 on:** May 02, 2011, 07:21:26 pm »

Quote from: gukl on May 02, 2011, 06:58:18 pm

i find reverse lunges much better than normal lunges and bss better than both...

ive always done these with dumbells though, how much of a difference is there with the bar on your back?

Umm cuz eventually dumbbells get too heavy. I need to do 135lb+ on bss now so barbell is more ideal, rather than pick up two 70lb db's off the floor and hold them for each set

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