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Side Lunge And Press

Advanced

Side Lunge And Press

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Author

Owen Jones

Updated

17 Sep 2024

Demonstration Video

  • Description
  • Instructions
  • Muscle Groups
  • Tips

Exercise Description

Side Lunge And Press is a complete body workout that primarily strengthens your legs, thighs, glutes, abs, hamstrings, hips, quads, and core.

Exercise Instructions

  • Step 1

    Take a dumbbell in one hand and hold it directly above your head. Stand up, feet shoulder-width apart.
  • Step 2

    Holding the dumbbell locked above your head, take a big step to the side and lower yourself into a lunge. At the bottom of the lunge, slowly lower the dumbbell to your shoulder.
  • Step 3

    Push off with your leg and press the dumbbell over your head to return to the starting position.

Muscle Groups

Side Lunge And Press targets Abs, Glutes, Hamstrings, Hips, Quads, Shoulders, Total Body as seen below.

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Exercise Tips

  • Keep your core tight and your back straight throughout the movement.
  • Get as close to 90 degrees as possible with your lunge leg at the bottom of the exercise.