The dumbbell lunge is a strength training legs and buttocks exercise and
should be done with light weights to protect the knees.
The lunge also requires good balancing.
You can perform this without weights in the beginning until you’ve built
strength and good balance.
Muscles Worked
Primary Muscles: Legs
Secondary Muscles: Buttocks
What you need: A set of dumbbells
Preparation :
- Stand with your feet about shoulder width.
- Feet should be pointing straight ahead.
- Hold a dumbbell in each hand.
Movement :
- Draw your belly button in.
- Take a big step forward and lower down into a lunge until your front
leg is almost parallel to the ground. - Keep your torso straight and make sure your front knee is pointing in
the same direction as your foot. - Slowly return back to standing by pushing off of the front leg and squeezing
your glutes. - Repeat.