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Dumbbell Walking Lunge
Also written as DB walking lunges
What it trains
quadriceps, gluteus maximus
Also: hamstrings, adductors, core
Equipment
dumbbells, clear floor space
Setup
- Hold a dumbbell in each hand at the sides.
- Stand tall with enough clear space ahead to walk the whole set.
Execution
- 1.Step forward into a lunge and lower until the back knee nearly touches the floor.
- 2.Drive through the front foot and bring the back leg through into the next lunge.
- 3.Continue walking forward for the prescribed reps.
Breathing
Inhale as you descend, exhale as you step through.
Form cues
- Keep the torso tall — no folding forward.
- Long enough steps to keep the front shin vertical.
- Control each landing rather than falling into it.
Common mistakes
- Rushing and losing balance between steps.
- Short steps that push the knee well past the toes.
- Letting the dumbbells swing and pull you off line.