Stationary Lunges with Dumbbell Press

Starting Position Stand with legs hip-distance apart, toes pointed forward, back straight and a dumbbell in each hand, palms in front of shoulders (facing outward). 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, while pressing the weights overhead in line with your shoulders (straightening but not locking elbows).



EXHALE: Straighten legs to starting position and lower weights back down to shoulders to complete one rep.



Complete all reps on one side and then switch.


Special Instructions Take care to keep your back straight (without leaning) and front knee in line with ankle during lunge.

Muscles Worked: Quads, Glutes, Shoulders

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