Dumbbell Side Lunge

Beginner

Owen Jones

17 Sep 2024

Dumbbell Side Lunge is a lower-body exercise. They primarily target large muscle groups in the legs, such as the hamstrings and quads.

Step 1
Grab a pair of dumbbells in a neutral grip with your palms facing each other. Stand tall, feet shoulder-width apart. The arms should be fully extended with the dumbbells in front of the thighs.
Step 2
Take a big step to the side. When the outside foot touches the floor, lower your body by pushing your hips back and bending your knee. Keep your inside leg straight and plant your foot firmly. Pause when the outer thigh is parallel to the floor, then push back up to the starting position.

Dumbbell Side Lunge targets Glutes, Hamstrings, Hip Abductors, Quads as seen below.

Try to go deep enough into the lunge to feel the stretch in your groin.
Do not tilt your torso forward as you rise from the bottom of the lunge. Instead, keep your chest up.
Make sure you move across the entire foot of the outside walking leg, not just your toes.

Intermediate

Owen Jones

17 Sep 2024