Dumbbell Step-Up Lunge
A forward lunge with the front foot landing on a bench, dumbbells at the sides; the raised front foot deepens the bend of the front hip and knee.
How to do it
Setup
Standing a long step behind a flat bench, a dumbbell hanging in each hand.
Steps
- Step the whole front foot onto the bench and sink the back knee toward the floor.
- Stay tall with the chest over the hips.
- Push off the front foot back to the start; alternate legs.
Common mistakes
Front foot landing half on the bench: step long enough to plant it whole. Back knee crashing to the floor: lower it under control. Bells swinging on the push back: keep them hanging still.
Breathing
Inhale into the lunge, exhale driving up.
