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Dumbbell Contralateral Forward Lunge

An exercise for the Upper Legs - correct movement demonstrated with detailed steps.

Body partUpper Legs Target muscleGlutes EquipmentDumbbell

Step by step

  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.

Muscles worked

Glutes (primary)QuadricepsHamstringsCalves

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