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Dumbbell lateral lunge

A compound exercise for the quads and adductors, with help from the glutes. Equipment: dumbbells.

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WorksQuadsAdductorsGlutes

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How to do it

  1. Setup: Hold one dumbbell at the chest.
  2. Big step to the side, sit into the hip
  3. Push back to the middle

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