Walking Dumbbell Lunge
Muscle Groups: Quads, Glutes
Walking Dumbbell Lunge focuses on Quads, Glutes, with Hamstrings working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Walking Dumbbell Lunge with proper form and technique.
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Start by standing upright with your feet hip-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand by your sides.
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Step forward with your right foot, lowering your body into a lunge until both knees are bent at about a 90-degree angle.
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Push through your right heel to return to the starting position, and repeat with the left leg.
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Continue alternating legs for the desired number of reps.
Tips for Success
These tips will help you perform Walking Dumbbell Lunge safely and effectively while maintaining proper form.
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Keep your chest up and back straight throughout the movement to avoid injury.
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Make sure your front knee does not go past your toes when lunging to protect your joints.
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Engage your core to maintain balance and stability during the exercise.
Secondary Muscles
While Walking Dumbbell Lunge primarily targets Quads, Glutes , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Hamstrings . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Walking Dumbbell Lunge, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Walking Dumbbell Lunge, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
