Exercises

Dumbbell Walking Lunges

What It Is

Lunging forward step after step builds leg strength, balance and the steadiness you need on stairs and uneven ground.

How to Do It

Stand tall with a dumbbell in each hand at your sides. Step forward and lower until your back knee hovers just above the floor. Push through the front foot and bring the back leg forward into the next step. You need about 15 feet of clear floor. Switch sides each rep.

Tips

Keep your front knee in line with your toes. Take steps long enough that both knees bend to about 90 degrees.

Skill Level

Intermediate. Free-weight lifts, single-leg balance under load, or near-bodyweight strength moves. Form matters.

Type

Strength. Builds muscle and strength with controlled, resisted movement.

Engagement

Unilateral (Alternating). Each rep alternates between sides.

Primary Muscles

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