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Instructions:

  • 1Stand upright holding a pair of dumbbells at arms length by your side
  • 2Step forward with one leg, lowering your hips until both knees are bent at about a 90-degree angle
  • 3Tips: Make sure your front knee is directly above your ankle, not pushed out too far. Your other knee should not touch the floor.
  • 4Push back up to your starting position, then alternate with the other leg.

Tips:

  • Keep your torso upright and your core engaged throughout the exercise
  • Don't allow your knee to move beyond your toes as this can cause injury.
  • Instead of stepping forward, you can step backward into the lunge for more glute activation.
  • Return to the standing position by driving through the heel of your forward foot, instead of your toes.

Dumbbell Lunge Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs