Dumbbell Walking Lunge
Intermediate
Walking lunges performed while holding dumbbells, challenging unilateral leg strength and balance.
Muscle Groups
glutesquadricepscorehamstrings
Equipment
dumbbells
Coaching Cues
- 1Take long enough steps that your front shin stays vertical
- 2Keep your torso upright — do not lean forward
- 3Push off the front heel to step forward into the next lunge
Standards
- 1Rear knee touches or nearly touches the ground each step
- 2Dumbbells held at sides, front rack, or overhead as prescribed
- 3Full hip extension between each lunge step
Scaling Options
- •Lighter dumbbells
- •Bodyweight walking lunges