# Dumbbell Lateral Lunge

URL: https://heatsy.app/ex/dumbbell-lateral-lunge

Also known as: DB Lateral Lunge, Dumbbell Side Lunge, Dumbbell Lateral Lunges, DB Side Lunge, Side Lunge Dumbbell

Body region: Legs, Glutes

## Muscles

- Main: Gluteus Maximus, Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Medialis, Adductor Magnus
- Helps: Rectus Femoris, Adductor Longus, Biceps Femoris
- Holds: Rectus Abdominis, Gluteus Medius

## Equipment

- Dumbbells

## Technique

1. Hold a dumbbell at the chest or one in each hand and stand with feet together.
2. Step wide to one side and push the hips back, bending that knee with the other leg straight.
3. Push off the bent leg to return; alternate sides.

### Cues

- Keep both feet pointing forward and flat.
- Sit back into the hip, chest up.

### Common mistakes

- Rounding the back.
- Letting the bent knee cave in.

## Alternatives

- [Barbell Lateral Lunge](https://heatsy.app/ex/barbell-lateral-lunge)
- [Bodyweight Lateral Lunge](https://heatsy.app/ex/bodyweight-lateral-lunge)