Dumbbell Alternating Lunge
Dumbbells held at sides during alternating forward lunges.
- Level
- Beginner
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Movement
- Lunge · Standing
- Tracks
- Weight & Reps
Works
Quadriceps Glutes Hamstrings Calves
How to do it
- Hold a dumbbell in each hand at your sides.
- Step forward with one leg and lower your hips.
- Drop your back knee until it nearly touches the floor.
- Push through the front heel to return to standing.
- Repeat the movement immediately with the opposite leg.
Common mistakes
- Letting the front knee collapse inward.
- Leaning the torso too far forward.
- Stepping too short and jamming the knee.
Tips
- Keep your torso upright throughout the descent.
- Drive through the mid-foot of the leading leg.
- Maintain a slight gap between your knees.
Details
- Base movement
- Lunge
- Load position
- At the sides
- Arms
- Both
- Legs
- Alternating
- Body position
- Standing
- Direction
- Forward
