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Dumbbell Lunge

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

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, lowering your body into a lunge position.
  3. Keep your back straight and your chest up as you lower your body.
  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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