Monica Santiago-McGee | Life Coach, Fitness & Nutrition Expert on Instagram: "The plate-loaded lunge machine is one of the best ways to build balanced, strong legs — especially if you’re trying to bring up your glutes, quads, or fix imbalances. Here’s how to get the most out of it: ✅ Drive through your front heel — not the back leg ✅ Keep your torso slightly forward for more glute activation ✅ Make sure your knee tracks with your toes ✅ Control the eccentric — don’t drop into the lunge Avoid pus