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Dumbbell Lateral Lunge

Main muscle
Quadriceps
Muscle group
Legs
Equipment
Dumbbells

How to do it

  1. 1Stand tall holding a dumbbell in each hand at your sides.
  2. 2Step one leg out wide to the side, keeping your toes forward.
  3. 3Bend that knee and push your hips back, keeping the other leg straight.
  4. 4Sink down until your bent thigh is near parallel to the floor.
  5. 5Push off through your bent leg to return to standing, then repeat on the other side.

Coaching cues

  • Other leg stays straight
  • Push hips back
  • Push through the heel
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