Lateral Lunge

A dumbbell exercise for the adductors and quadriceps.

  • Legs
  • Dumbbell

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Muscles worked

MainAdductors, Quadriceps
AlsoGluteus maximus

Setup

One dumbbell held at the chest, or two at the sides.

How to do it well

  • Step wide to one side and sit into that hip
  • Keep the other leg straight and the chest up
  • Push off the bent leg back to standing

Common mistakes

  • Letting the bent knee pass the toes a long way
  • Leaning forward with a rounded back

Free programs with Lateral Lunge

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General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.