10 Best Dumbbell Lunges Alternatives for Quad Strength

Dumbbell Lunges are done standing with dumbbells.

Original Exercise: Dumbbell Lunges

Dumbbell Lunges
Primary muscle
Quads
Equipment
Dumbbell
Difficulty
Intermediate
Type
Compound

Secondary muscles: Calves, Glutes, Hamstrings

How to perform Dumbbell Lunges
  1. Stand with your torso upright holding two dumbbells in your hands by your sides. This will be your starting position.
  2. Step forward with your right leg around 2 feet or so from the foot being left stationary behind and lower your upper body down, while keeping the torso upright and maintaining balance. Inhale as you go down. Note: As in the other exercises, do not allow your knee to go forward beyond your toes as you come down, as this will put undue stress on the knee joint. Make sure that you keep your front shin perpendicular to the ground.
  3. Using mainly the heel of your foot, push up and go back to the starting position as you exhale.
  4. Repeat the movement for the recommended amount of repetitions and then perform with the left leg.
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Dumbbell Lunges FAQ

Which swap uses the exact same pair of dumbbells?

The Split Squat rests your rear foot on a bench and works one leg in place, and the Step-up Lunge drives you up onto a step or box, so both need one extra piece of furniture; pick whichever you have the bench or box and the balance for.

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