Progression ladder for the Dumbbell Lunges

Pick an exercise to see the easier and harder steps either side of it, and log your sets so you can see when you are ready to move up.

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Easier and harder steps around the Dumbbell Lunges

These are the substitutes for the Dumbbell Lunges, ranked by difficulty from the substitutes list: the ones we score below it, then the ones we score above it. They are not reviewed progression steps, so treat the order as a starting point and judge the jump yourself.

Easier steps (3)

  1. Barbell Step Ups

    Barbell Step Ups

    • Intermediate
    • Barbell
    • Quads
  2. Forward LungePlay demonstration

    Forward Lunge

    • Beginner
    • Bodyweight
    • Glutes
  3. Walking High Knees LungePlay demonstration

    Walking High Knees Lunge

    • Beginner
    • Bodyweight
    • Cardiovascular-system

Where you are now

Dumbbell Lunges

Dumbbell Lunges

  • Intermediate
  • Dumbbell
  • Quads

Harder steps (5)

  1. Dumbbell Single Leg Split SquatPlay demonstration

    Dumbbell Single Leg Split Squat

    • Intermediate
    • Dumbbell
    • Quads
  2. Alternate Leg Diagonal Bound

    Alternate Leg Diagonal Bound

    • Intermediate
    • Bodyweight
    • Quads
  3. Split Jump

    Split Jump

    • Intermediate
    • Bodyweight
    • Quads
  4. Barbell LungePlay demonstration

    Barbell Lunge

    • Intermediate
    • Barbell
    • Glutes
  5. Scissors Jump

    Scissors Jump

    • Advanced
    • Bodyweight
    • Quads

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