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Dumbbell Lunge demonstration

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Strength / Dumbbell

Dumbbell Lunge

A unilateral lower-body exercise with dumbbells targeting quads and glutes through a stepping motion.

Equipment

Dumbbell

Experience

intermediate

Movement

compound

Primary musclesSecondary muscles

Hamstrings

Instructions

  1. 01

    Stand holding dumbbells at your sides.

  2. 02

    Step forward with one foot and lower your back knee toward the floor.

  3. 03

    Push off the front foot to return.

  4. 04

    Alternate legs.

  5. 05

    Repeat.

Choose a load and range you can control. These instructions are general guidance, not a substitute for individual coaching.