Dumbbell Side Lunge
Steps widely to the side with both hands holding weights
- Level
- Beginner
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Movement
- Lunge · Standing
- Tracks
- Weight & Reps
Works
Quadriceps Glutes Adductors - Abductors
How to do it
- Stand tall holding a dumbbell in each hand at your sides.
- Take a wide step directly to one side.
- Bend the stepping knee while keeping the other leg straight.
- Push through the heel of the bent leg to return to standing.
- Repeat on the opposite side.
Common mistakes
- Letting the knee cave inward during the descent.
- Leaning the torso too far forward over the toes.
- Failing to fully extend the non-working leg.
Tips
- Keep your chest up and core braced throughout the movement.
- Drive through the mid-foot of the working leg to stand up.
- Point the toes of the stepping leg slightly outward.
Details
- Base movement
- Lunge
- Load position
- At the sides
- Arms
- Both
- Legs
- Alternating
- Body position
- Standing
- Direction
- Lateral (sideways)
