Lunge With Dumbbells

Starting Position

• pick up a dumbbell with each hand
• the palms of the hands point to the thighs
• stand straight up
• look ahead
• your feet are hip width apart

Correct Execution

• put one foot a bit further than step length ahead
• slowly bend your knees, the hip is sinking down
• do not tilt your upper body, it remains vertical to the ground
• the arms still hang down at the side of the body
• the rear knee in 90 degree angle almost touches the ground
• the tiptoes point forward
• do not let the knees rotate outwards, the knees tiptoes are the farthest point in front of you
• push yourself back up with the leading foot
• repeat the exercise with the same or the other leg

tip for the workout

• you reach a higher intensity, if you hold the position when the knees are bent