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Side lunges with dumbbells
If you want to add extra weight to your side lunges, the option of performing lateral lunges with dumbbells presents itself. In this variation, you hold a dumbbell in front of your body to intensify the training stimulus.
Body position
Initiate the side lunges from an upright position with a hip-width stance. Your toes point slightly outward as you hold the dumbbell with both hands in front of your chest. Keep your gaze forward and ensure a straight back. A natural arch in the lower back serves to protect the spine. It's crucial to engage your abdominal muscles before commencing the lateral lunges with dumbbells.
Movement execution
The exercise begins with a lateral lunge, extending far enough that the upper and lower legs form a right angle. Inhale during the lateral movement, making sure the knee does not extend beyond the toes. The dumbbell remains in front of the chest, the gaze stays forward, and the back remains upright, possibly leaning slightly forward. Subsequently, press through the heel of the bent leg to return to the starting position. While doing so, ensure to keep the upper body as straight as possible. A slight forward lean of the upper body is permissible.
Stressed muscles and common mistakes
For more insights into the involved muscles and common mistakes in performing Side Lunges with dumbbells, you can visit the page Side Lunges / lateral lunges.
Alternative variants to side lunges with dumbbells
To make your training more varied, you can also try similar exercises or other variations of the exercise Side Lunges with dumbbells.
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