Dumbbell Lunge

The stationary lunge with dumbbells at the sides.

Dumbbell Lunge, illustrated

How to do it

Setup

Bells at the sides, feet hip-width.

Steps

  1. Step forward, back knee just above the floor.
  2. Torso tall, bells hanging quiet.
  3. Push back to standing; alternate legs.

Common mistakes

Bells swinging with the step: they hang, never row. Knee crashing down: hover it. Leaning over the front leg: chest up.

Breathing

Inhale stepping, exhale pushing back.