Dumbbell Static Lunge Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Gluteus Maximus
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Body Part
- Thighs
- Primary Muscle
- Gluteus Maximus
- Secondary Muscles
- Adductor Brevis, Gluteus Medius, Quadriceps, Adductor Magnus, Gracilis, Adductor Longus, Soleus, Pectineous
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Static Lunge with Dumbbells
How to: Dumbbell Static Lunge
- Stand with your feet hip-width apart holding a dumbbell in each hand.
- Step forward with one leg into a lunge position, lowering your hips until both knees are bent at about a 90-degree angle.
- Push through the heel of the front foot to return to the starting position.
- Repeat on the opposite leg.
Common Mistakes
- Letting the knee go past the toes.
- Not keeping the body upright during the lunge.
- Failing to engage the core.
Modifications
- Use lighter weights or body weight until you build strength.
- Perform the lunge with a support for balance.
Tips
- Keep your front knee in line with your ankle to avoid joint strain.
- Maintain an upright torso throughout the movement.
- Engage your core to stabilize the body.
Dumbbell Static Lunge Alternatives
Tags
legs
strength training
dumbbell exercise
lunge
thigh workout
core stability