"Bulgarian" Lunge

Don't ask me why it's called that, I learned it somewhere else :) But I can say this is a great way to do lunges concentrated in your quads.

Muscles worked: Legs, primarily quads
Time to complete: about 10 minutes
You will need: A weight bench and either just your body - or - dumbbells (depending on your level)

• Begin by standing about 3 feet in front of a weight bench (your back toward the bench), hands on hips (beginning) or holding dumbbells (advanced).
• Place your right foot on the bench, insuring your left leg is still straight in alignment with your upper body (if not, adjust your foot placement).
• Slowly descend, just like in a regular lunge - remembering to keep your left knee behind your left foot (your target depth is where your left leg is in a 90 degree bend position).
• Hold for 2 seconds, then extend your left leg and return to the beginning position.
• Complete 12 full repetitions on EACH leg for a full set, rest for 30 seconds and repeat 2 more full sets.