Dumbbell Lunge

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Technique

How to perform Dumbbell Lunge

1. Stand upright holding one dumbbell at each side, with your feet about hip-width apart.
2. Step one foot forward and plant it firmly while keeping your torso upright.
3. Bend both knees to lower under control, keeping your front knee aligned with your toes and the front foot planted.
4. Push through the front foot to return to the starting stance without swinging the dumbbells.
5. Repeat with the other leg, alternating sides while maintaining balance.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Gluteus Maximus, Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Medialis.