WEIGHTSLegs Dumbbell

How to Do Walking Lunge

Hold dumbbells at sides. Step forward, lower back knee toward the floor (do not touch). Drive through the front heel to stand, stepping forward into the next lunge. Keep torso upright. Alternate legs each step.

Step-by-Step Form Guide

Follow these cues for correct Walking Lunge form

1
Setup
Hold dumbbells at sides
2
Movement
Step forward, lower back knee toward the floor (do not touch). Drive through the front heel to stand, stepping forward into the next lunge. Keep torso upright
3
Lockout
Alternate legs each step

Coaching Cues

Front shin stays vertical — knee stays over the ankle, not past the toes
Lower the back knee toward the floor, not the front knee forward
Keep your torso upright — resist the urge to lean over the front leg

Muscles Worked

Primary: Legs

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