Is there any difference biomechanically between a short and a long lunge? ADVERTISEMENT 2.22K viewsMarch 11, 2012 0 Chris0 March 11, 2012 0 Comments 13 Answers ActiveVotedNewestOldest 0 Chris0 Posted 0 Comments Longer lunge does not PUT stress on the patello/tibofemoral joint, whereas a short lunge places the greatest stress! Watch technique is vital!! You are viewing 1 out of 13 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login