investidas, avanços, estocadas
1. (noun) Sudden forward thrusts or movements of the body, typically made with a weapon or during physical exercise
The fencer performed several lunges during the match.
O esgrimista realizou várias estocadas durante a partida.
2. (noun) In fitness, an exercise in which one leg is stretched forward while the other bends
I do lunges every morning as part of my workout routine.
Faço investidas todas as manhãs como parte da minha rotina de exercícios.
3. (verb, third person singular) Makes a sudden forward thrust or movement
He lunges at the ball to catch it.
Ele se lança para frente para pegar a bola.
4. (verb, third person singular) Performs the lunge exercise
She lunges forward with each step during her training.
Ela avança com cada passo durante seu treinamento.
In both American and Brazilian fitness culture, lunges are a fundamental exercise taught in gyms and personal training sessions. The term is widely recognized in sports contexts, particularly in fencing (esgrima), martial arts, and general fitness training. In Brazil, 'afundo' is becoming more popular in contemporary fitness terminology among younger generations.
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