Dumbbell Lunges
A 200-characters-or-less explanation of the exercise.
Instructions
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a pair of dumbbells at your sides.
- Take a step forward with one leg, bending both knees to lower your body straight down.
- Push through the heel of your front foot to return to the starting position.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Allowing the front knee to extend past the toes.
- Leaning too far forward or backward.
- Not stepping out wide enough to ensure balance.
Additional Information
General | |
Difficulty | intermediate |
Force | push |
Mechanic | compound |
Equipment | dumbbell |
Muscle | quadriceps |