I cannot stand doing lunges.  They wipe me out, my glutes get sore immediately, and I sweat like a pig when doing them.  Even so, I make sure to incorporate lunges of every kind in my workout on a regular basis.  Why would I torture myself by doing such a thing?  Because lunges are incredibly effective in lifting and rounding out the booty, toning the legs, and improving balance and coordination.

Here are the types of lunges which I perform:

Front Lunges

Reverse Lunges

Diagonal Lunges

Diagonal Walking Lunges

Front Walking Lunges With Pulse

Round-The-Clock Lunges (front lunges, diagonal lunges, side lunges and reverse lunges done in supersets)

Lunge Pulses with Smith Machine

Lunge Jumps

Swing Lunges

The only lunge type I will not do is switch lunges, the reason being that they aggravate my knees and right hip so severely that I spend several days limping after doing them.

It is important to listen to your body and refrain from any moves that aggravate an injury.  Aside from that, however, you are doing your body a favor if you resolve to perform the exercises that you may dread.  This is especially true if you are working towards improving a specific body region.  Focus on the results you will enjoy after diligently performing targeted moves that will address problem areas.  I can tell you from personal experience that I was able to transform my rear end significantly as a result of doing the lunges I have always hated.  I may not like doing lunges, but I LOVE what they do for my body.

If you have an exercise which you cannot stand, perform it earlier in your routine so you can get it done and move on to exercises you may enjoy more.  I cannot tell you how relieved I am when I finish my lunges!