Dumbbell Alternating Lunge

Learn how to do Dumbbell Alternating Lunge with proper form. Watch the 4K video, see which muscles are worked, and follow step-by-step instructions.

4K
MET 5.5 Quadriceps नितंबHamstringsपिंडली Dumbbells

Dumbbell Alternating Lunge is a Dumbbells exercise that primarily targets the Quadriceps, with secondary activation of the नितंब, Hamstrings, पिंडली. It has a MET value of 5.5, meaning a 70kg person burns approximately 193 calories in a 30-minute session..

How to Do Dumbbell Alternating Lunge

A lower-body exercise alternating lunges with dumbbells held at your sides, targeting the quadriceps, glutes, and hamstrings.


💡 Instructions:


  • Stand tall with a dumbbell in each hand, arms at your sides, palms facing your body.

  • Step forward with one leg, lowering your hips until both knees are bent at about 90 degrees.

  • Keep your torso upright, chest open, and core engaged.

  • Push through the front heel to return to the starting position.

  • Alternate legs on each repetition.


⚠️ Common mistakes:


  • Letting the front knee go too far past the toes.

  • Leaning the torso forward excessively.

  • Not engaging the core, causing instability.

  • Taking steps that are too short or too long.

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Muscles Worked by Dumbbell Alternating Lunge

Primary Quadriceps
Secondary
नितंबHamstringsपिंडली

Equipment

  • Dumbbells

Calories Burned Doing Dumbbell Alternating Lunge

कैलोरी कैलकुलेटर

MET 5.5
अनुमानित खपत
193 कैलोरी

कैलोरी = MET × वज़न (kg) × समय (घंटे)

Quick Facts: Dumbbell Alternating Lunge

Type
Dumbbells exercise
Primary muscle
Quadriceps
Secondary muscles
नितंब, Hamstrings, पिंडली
MET value
5.5
Calories (30 min, 70kg)
≈ 193 cal
Video quality
4K with male and female demonstrations

FAQ: Dumbbell Alternating Lunge

What muscles does Dumbbell Alternating Lunge work?

Dumbbell Alternating Lunge primarily targets the Quadriceps, with secondary engagement of the नितंब, Hamstrings, पिंडली.

How do you do Dumbbell Alternating Lunge correctly?

A lower-body exercise alternating lunges with dumbbells held at your sides, targeting the quadriceps, glutes, and hamstrings. 💡 Instructions: Stand tall...

Is Dumbbell Alternating Lunge good for beginners?

Dumbbell Alternating Lunge has a MET value of 5.5, indicating a moderate intensity exercise appropriate for most fitness levels.

What equipment do you need for Dumbbell Alternating Lunge?

Dumbbell Alternating Lunge requires: Dumbbells.

What are the benefits of Dumbbell Alternating Lunge?

Dumbbell Alternating Lunge strengthens the Quadriceps, engages the नितंब and Hamstrings and पिंडली.

What exercises are similar to Dumbbell Alternating Lunge?

Similar exercises to Dumbbell Alternating Lunge include Barbell Alternating Lunges, Barbell Bulgarian Split Squat, बारबेल फ्रंट स्क्वाट, Barbell Low-Bar Squat.

Is Dumbbell Alternating Lunge better than Barbell Alternating Lunges?

Both Dumbbell Alternating Lunge and Barbell Alternating Lunges target the Quadriceps. Choose based on your available equipment and training goals.

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