Dumbbell lateral lunge
A compound exercise for the quads and adductors, with help from the glutes. Equipment: dumbbells.
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How to do it
- Setup: Hold one dumbbell at the chest.
- Big step to the side, sit into the hip
- Push back to the middle
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