Lower body exercise
Lateral Lunge with Dumbbell
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A side lunge with a dumbbell that builds lower-body strength, hip mobility and side-to-side control.
How to perform it
Stand with feet wide and toes slightly turned out.
Hold a dumbbell and shift to one side, sending the hips back.
Pass the dumbbell across as you move to the other side.
Keep alternating with control.
Coaching cues
- Send the hips back, not just sideways
- Keep the moving leg bent, the other long
- Stay balanced
- Breathe throughout
Make it easier
Use bodyweight.
Make it harder
Use a heavier dumbbell.
What it trains
GlutesAdductorsHip mobilityLateral control
Programming
8–10 reps per side, 2–3 sets.
General educational content, not individualized medical care. Use pain-free ranges and seek qualified guidance for injury, health, pregnancy or recovery concerns.
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