Demo & instructions
Dumbbell Lateral Lunge
Also known as: Dumbbell Side Lunge, Weighted Lateral Lunge, Kettlebell Lateral Lunge
Instructions
A loaded step out to the side, sitting into one hip while the other leg stays long. Builds strength in a direction most leg work never touches.
- Movement
- Lunge
- Type
- Compound
- Level
- Beginner
- Typical range
- 6–20 reps
Setup
- 1Hold one dumbbell or kettlebell close to your chest with both hands.
- 2Stand tall with your feet together and toes pointing forward.
Execution
- 1Take a wide step directly to one side and plant the whole foot.
- 2Sit your hips back and bend the stepping knee while the other leg stays straight.
- 3Lower until you feel a comfortable stretch along the inner thigh of the straight leg.
Target
Equipment
Muscles worked
Equipment
Training use
Strength
Muscle building
Endurance
Conditioning
