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Dumbbell lateral lunge

A side lunge holding a dumbbell at your chest that strengthens your legs and inner thighs side to side.

IntermediateDumbbellsLow impactSuggested: 12 reps

How to do it

  1. Stand with your feet hip-width apart, holding a dumbbell at your chest with both hands.
  2. Take a wide step out to one side, keeping your toes pointing forward.
  3. Bend the stepping knee and sit your hips back while the other leg stays straight.
  4. Push off the bent leg to return to standing, then repeat on the other side.

Alternate sides with each rep.

Form tips

  • Keep both feet flat on the floor.
  • Keep the weight close to your chest as you sink.

Muscles worked

Neck: not workedTraps: not workedShoulders: not workedChest: not workedBiceps: not workedForearms: not workedAbs: not workedObliques: not workedHip flexors: not workedOuter hips: not workedQuads: moderateInner thighs: strongCalves: not workedFrontNeck: not workedTraps: not workedShoulders: not workedUpper back: not workedLats: not workedLower back: not workedTriceps: not workedForearms: not workedOuter hips: not workedGlutes: moderateHamstrings: not workedCalves: not workedBack
LightModerateStrong
Inner thighsGlutesQuads

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