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dumbbell contralateral forward lunge

dumbbell contralateral forward lunge exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: glutes. Equipment: dumbbell.

dumbbell contralateral forward lunge exercise demonstration
Target muscle
glutes
Muscle group
quadriceps
Body part
upper legs
Equipment
dumbbell

Secondary muscles

quadriceps, hamstrings, calves

How to perform

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand.
  2. Take a step forward with your right foot, keeping your back straight and core engaged.
  3. Lower your body by bending both knees until your right thigh is parallel to the ground.
  4. Push through your right heel to return to the starting position.
  5. Repeat with your left leg.
  6. Alternate legs for the desired number of repetitions.