Dumbell Lunge

Dumbell Lunge

Setup

Stand with feet together and dumbbells grasped at side.

Movement Instructions

Step forward with first leg landing on heel then forefoot. Lower body by flexing knee and hip of front leg until knee of rear leg is almost in contact with floor. Push off the front leg by extending knee and hip returning to starting position. Repeat then switch legs and repeat the exercise with the other side.

Comments

Keep torso upright and back straight during lunge keeping arms straight at sides holding dumbbells. Lead knee should point same direction as foot throughout lunge. A shorter lunge emphasizes Quads more while a longer lunge emphasizes Glutes.

Primary Muscle

Quads

Supporting Muscles

Hamstrings

Groin

Hips

Glutes

Equipment

Dumbbell

Environment

Floor/Mat

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