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Db Lateral Lunge

Engages multiple muscle groups at once, building coordination, strength, and conditioning.

Full BodyIntermediateStrengthLunge

At a glance

Muscles workedPrimary: full body
Muscle groupFull Body
DifficultyIntermediate
TypeStrength · Lunge
Sets & reps3 sets × 10-12 reps
Estimated calories burned~6 kcal

How to do it

  1. Step 1: Setup — Get into the starting position for Db Lateral Lunge.
  2. Step 2: Initiation — Engage your core and begin the movement with control.
  3. Step 3: Main movement — Complete the movement through its full range of motion.
  4. Step 4: End position — Reach the top/end of the movement with control.
  5. Step 5: Return — Slowly return to the starting position.
  6. Step 6: Breathing reminder — Exhale on exertion, inhale on return.
  7. Step 7: Safety note — Keep the movement controlled and stop if you feel sharp pain.

Equipment

Coaching tips

Benefits

Engages multiple muscle groups at once, building coordination, strength, and conditioning.

Common mistakes

Letting the front knee travel too far past the toes or losing balance through the step.

Make it harder

Increase the dumbbell weight, or add a brief pause at the hardest point of the movement.

Make it easier

Use a lighter dumbbell or reduce the range of motion until form is solid.

Breathing

Exhale on exertion, inhale on release.

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