Dumbbell Side Lunge
Target Muscle
Secondary Muscles
Equipment
Step out to the right side with your right foot, keeping your left foot in place and bending your right knee into a lunge position.
As you lunge, lower your body by flexing the knee and hip of your right leg, ensuring your knee doesn't move past your toes, and keep your left leg straight.
Push off your right foot to return to the starting position while keeping the dumbbells at your sides.
Repeat the movement on the left side to complete one rep, and continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.
Pro Tip
Avoid Leaning Forward: A common mistake is to lean forward or backward during the movement. Keep your chest upright and your back straight throughout the lunge. This will help you maintain your balance and ensure that the focus of the exercise remains on your leg muscles. Depth of Lunge: The deeper you lunge, the more you engage your muscles. However, it's important to only go as deep as your flexibility allows. Avoid going too deep if it causes your knee to go past your toes