Purpose/ Benefits

The purpose of this exercise is to target the major muscle groups in the lower body, such as the quads, hamstrings, and glutes. One benefit of performing a lunge is that it requires more balance and stabilization as you are moving through space to perform this exercise. 

Execution and how to perform this exercise:

1. To set up for this exercise:

1. Shoulders are packed down and away from ears

2. core is braced

3. One dumbbell in each hand

1. If comfortable with adding weight 

4. Feet hip width apart

2. With step 1 in mind, step forward with one foot

1. This will be the leading foot

3. Come down until knee touches or is close to touching the ground

1. Ensure that each leg bends at a 90 degree angle

4. Push foot away from the ground until legs are fully extended

5. Bring the leading foot back until it is next to the stationary foot 

6. Perform 8 to 10 repetitions with the same leading foot and then the same amount of repetitions on the opposite foot 

7. Perform 2 to 3 sets