Dumbbell Walking Lunge

The following are the instructions for the dumbbell walking lunge.

Starting Position

1. Stand tall with dumbbells in both hands and arms either at your side or elevated so that the dumbbells are resting on your shoulders.
2. Inhale.

Movement

1. Exhale and gently take a large step forward.
2. Lower your hips as you keep your ear, shoulders, and hips in line over your back knee.
3. Focus on your back knee coming down toward the floor but not touching the floor.
4. Push off with your back foot and bring that leg up and forward to start the next dumbbell walking lunge.
5. Repeat the movement while alternating legs until your set is complete.

Tips

1. Both knees should align with corresponding second toe.
2. You will have at least six inches of space between the heel of your front foot and the knee of your back leg.
3. If your toes do not like the pressure, you may try the dumbbell walking lunge while wearing running shoes. Running shoes will also provide more traction and grip and thereby make you more stable.
4. If you rest the weights on your shoulders it is always less cumbersome and easier to do than having them in your hands. You also get the added benefit of getting the weight through your torso or through your vertebral bodies.