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Dumbbell Contralateral Forward Lunge

Dumbbell Contralateral Forward Lunge: step-by-step technique, the muscles it works and a demo clip. Equipment: dumbbell.

Technique demo: Dumbbell Contralateral Forward Lunge
Video and illustrations: Gym visual, licensed to AIron.Coach.
  • Equipmentdumbbell
  • Body partupper legs
Primary muscles
glutes, quadriceps
Secondary muscles
hamstrings, calves
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How to do it

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand.
  2. Take a step forward with your right foot, keeping your back straight and core engaged.
  3. Lower your body by bending both knees until your right thigh is parallel to the ground.
  4. Push through your right heel to return to the starting position.
  5. Repeat with your left leg.
  6. Alternate legs for the desired number of repetitions.

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