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1.01
StrengthDumbbell

Dumbbell Walking Lunge

Intensity
8–12 reps
MET
3energy expenditure
Type
Strength

Target muscles

  • Glutes50%
  • Quads40%

Supporting muscles

  • Calves
Language:RUEN

How to do it

Plant your front heel first with each step to stabilize the working leg.

  1. 1

    Stand upright holding a dumbbell in each hand by your sides.

  2. 2

    Step forward with one leg and lower your hips to drop your back knee toward the ground, forming a 90-degree angle with both knees.

  3. 3

    Push off with your front foot to bring your back foot forward, stepping into the next lunge.

  4. 4

    Continue walking forward, alternating legs with each step.

  5. 5

    Repeat for the desired number of steps or distance.

Expert tip

Keep your torso upright and core engaged, and ensure that your front knee does not extend past your toes to maintain proper alignment and balance.

Common mistakes

  • ✕Taking steps too short for 90-degree knees
  • ✕Dumbbells swinging forward with each step
  • ✕Rotating the rear foot outward at the bottom
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