Dumbbell walking lunge-

The dumbbell walking lunge is a popular lower-body movement that targets the muscles of the quads, glutes, hamstrings, and hips. It also works the core and upper-back muscles to maintain posture while the lower body moves. The dumbbell walking lunge is often performed for moderate to high reps, such as 8-12 reps per leg or more, as part of the lower-body portion of a workout. If this movement hurts your knees, try performing reverse lunges or split squats instead.

Benefits

  1. Simple way to overload lunge movement pattern
  2. Shorter steps will target the quads more, while larger steps will target the glutes more
  3. Helps improve hip flexibility and core stability
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Dumbbell walking lunge- Instructions

Dumbbell walking lunge- muscle diagram
  1. Select a plate that you’re able to hold overhead for a time of at least 30 seconds. Grasping the plate with both hands, raise it overhead until your arms are fully extended. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, arms fully extended overhead. This will be your starting position.
  2. Step forward with one leg, flexing the knees to drop your hips. Descend until your rear knee touches the ground. Your posture should remain upright, and your front knee should stay above the front foot.
  3. Drive through the heel of your lead foot and extend both knees to raise yourself back up. Step forward with your rear foot, repeating the lunge on the opposite leg.
  4. Repeat for recommended number of repetitions.

Alternative Exercises for Dumbbell walking lunge-

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Barbell walking lunge

Muscle Targeted: Quadriceps
Equipment Type: Barbell
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