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Dumbbell contralateral forward lunge

Intermediate

Dumbbell contralateral forward lunge is a compound dumbbell exercise for the quads, also working the glutes, hamstrings, and calves.

Trained one side at a time.

What it works

Primary muscle

Quads

Also works

GlutesHamstringsCalves

Equipment
Dumbbell
Movement
Legs
Type
Compound
Logged as
Weight × reps
Suggested rest
2 min

How to do it

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

What to do instead

  • Forward lungeBodyweight
  • Walking lungeBodyweight
  • Barbell lungeBarbell
  • Barbell lateral lungeBarbell
  • Barbell rear lungeBarbell
  • Dumbbell lungeDumbbell

Easier variations

  • Forward lungeBodyweight
  • Walking lungeBodyweight

Harder variations

  • Smith sprint lungeSmith machine
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