Dumbbell Lunges

Dumbbell Lunges demonstration

How to Perform

1. 1Stand with your torso upright holding two dumbbells in your hands by your sides. This will be your starting position.
2. 2Step forward with your right leg around 2 feet or so from the foot being left stationary behind and lower your upper body down, while keeping the torso upright and maintaining balance. Inhale as you go down. Note: As in the other exercises, do not allow your knee to go forward beyond your toes as you come down, as this will put undue stress on the knee joint. Make sure that you keep your front shin perpendicular to the ground.
3. 3Using mainly the heel of your foot, push up and go back to the starting position as you exhale.
4. 4Repeat the movement for the recommended amount of repetitions and then perform with the left leg.

Tips & Common Mistakes

• •Focus on controlled movements rather than speed or momentum
• •Maintain proper breathing - exhale during the exertion phase
• •Start with lighter weight to master the form before progressing
• •This is a great exercise for beginners - focus on form over reps
• •As a compound movement, this exercise works multiple muscle groups efficiently