Dumbbell Lateral Lunge: how to do it right
In short: Take a big step to the side, sit back onto the bent leg while the other stays straight. Push back to return.

How to do it, step by step
- 1Take a big step to the side, sit back onto the bent leg while the other stays straight.
- 2Push back to return.
The mistake to avoid
Don't let your knee cave inward, and keep the foot of your straight leg flat.
Muscles worked
- Main:
- Quads
- Supporting:
- Glutes
What to replace it with
Same muscle, same part of the movement: these exercises do the same job.
- TRX Reverse Lunge ›
- Dumbbell Forward Lunges ›
- Bulgarian Split Squat ›
- Band Lunges ›
- Kettlebell Goblet Walking Lunge ›