Dumbbell Side Lunge Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Gluteus Maximus
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Body Part
- Hips, Thighs
- Primary Muscle
- Gluteus Maximus
- Secondary Muscles
- Adductors, Soleus, Adductor Longus, Pectineous, Adductor Magnus, Gluteus Medius, Adductor Brevis, Quadriceps, Gracilis
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5.5
- Alternate Names
- Side Lunge with Dumbbell
How to: Dumbbell Side Lunge
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand.
- Take a big step to the right with your right foot, lowering into a lunge while keeping the left leg straight.
- Return to the starting position and repeat on the left side.
- Ensure that your knee doesn't go past your toes during the lunge.
Common Mistakes
- Allowing the knee to cave inward during the lunge.
- Leaning too far forward instead of keeping the torso upright.
- Not stepping far enough to effectively target the hip and adductor muscles.
Modifications
- Perform the lunge without weights for added stability.
- Use a lower weight dumbbell if needed.
Tips
- Keep your chest up and back straight throughout the movement.
- Drive through the heel of the lunging leg to engage your glutes.
- Focus on maintaining balance and control.
Dumbbell Side Lunge Alternatives
Tags
strength
thighs
hips
glute
lunge
dumbbell