Dumbbell Lunges

 Rating: 4.0/5.0
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Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at 4:20pm filed under Thighs

Calories Burned:  493 calories per hour   (based on a body weight of 150 lbs.)
Primary Muscles Trained:  Thighs
Secondary Muscles Trained:  Quadriceps
Instructions: 
Hold the dumbbells at your sides with your arms straight.
 
With your feet about 8 inches apart and your toes pointing straight ahead, step forward about 2-2+ feet with your right leg.
 
Bend your right leg and lower your body until your left knee is about 3-4 inches from the ground, keeping the natural curve of your spine by tensing your abdominal and lower back muscles; your right knee should be about 3-4 inches in front of your right ankle.
 
Straighten your right leg and return to the starting position; repeat with the opposite leg.
 
The entire motion should be done in a smooth, controlled manner that lasts about 4 seconds, with the downward movement no faster than the upward.
 

Exercise Comments

hard on the knees is right!
 
December 29, 2014 at 7:39am
Another exercise I love to hate. ;)
 
July 21, 2012 at 6:28am
good but hard on the knees when your older
 
November 25, 2011 at 7:43am

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