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

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