How to Dumbbell Walking Lunges
Dumbbell Walking Lunges are a dynamic exercise that targets the quadriceps, glutes, and hamstrings. By performing lunges while walking, you enhance lower body strength, stability, and coordination.
Muscles Worked
- Quadriceps (front of the thighs)
- Gluteus Maximus (buttocks)
- Hamstrings (back of the thighs)
- Calves (gastrocnemius and soleus)
Step-by-Step Guide: How to Perform Dumbbell Walking Lunges
- Set Up: Stand with your feet together, holding a dumbbell in each hand at your sides.
- Step Forward: Take a large step forward with one foot and lower your body into a lunge, ensuring your front knee is directly above your ankle and your back knee hovers just above the ground.
- Push Through: Push through your front heel to bring your back foot forward into the next lunge.
- Alternate Legs: Continue lunging forward, alternating legs with each step.
- Repeat: Perform the desired number of repetitions, maintaining good form and balance throughout.
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