Stationary Lunges with Dumbbells

Starting Position Stand with legs hip-distance apart, toes pointed forward, back straight and a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing your sides. Take a big step forward, keeping upper body as straight as possible.

Action INHALE: Bend both knees lowering your body and back knee toward the floor, taking care to keep back straight (without leaning) and front knee in line with the ankle.



EXHALE: Straighten legs to starting position to complete one rep.



Complete all reps on one side and then switch.

Special Instructions Make sure front knee does not cross past the line of the toes. Aim to bend knees no more than 90 degrees during lunge phase.

Muscles Worked: Quads, Glutes

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