Transverse Plane Dumbbell Lunge
A dumbbell lunge with a quarter turn: pivot on one foot and step the other out to the side, the hips turning with it.
How to do it
Setup
Dumbbells at the sides, standing tall, feet hip-width.
Steps
- Pivot on one foot and step the other out a quarter turn.
- Sink into the lunge facing the new direction.
- Push back to the start and repeat to the other side.
Common mistakes
Knee twisting over a planted foot: pivot the foot so knee and toes turn together. Bells swinging with the turn: keep them close. Short step: reach far enough to truly lunge.
Breathing
Inhale on the step, exhale pushing back.
