Lunge Front Raises

1. Stand with your feet hip-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand at your sides.
2. Take a step forward with your right foot into a lunge position, bending both knees to about 90 degrees. Ensure your front knee is directly above your ankle.
3. As you lunge, simultaneously lift both dumbbells straight in front of you to shoulder height. Keep your arms extended and parallel to the ground.
4. Hold the raised position briefly, then lower the dumbbells and push off with your right foot to return to the starting position.
5. Repeat the lunge with a front raise, stepping forward with your left foot.
6. Continue to alternate between right and left lunges with front raises.

1. Perform both the lunge and front raise in a controlled and deliberate manner to maintain balance.
2. Engage your core muscles to stabilize your torso throughout the movement.
3. Ensure proper lunge form by keeping your front knee directly above your ankle and maintaining a straight back.
4. Lift the dumbbells using your shoulders, avoiding excessive swinging or using momentum.
5. Exhale as you lift the dumbbells and inhale as you lower them.

Easier

• Start with lighter dumbbells, especially if you are new to the exercise, and gradually increase the weight as you become more comfortable.
• If the dumbbell front raise is too challenging initially, perform bodyweight lunges until you build strength and coordination.
• Instead of stepping forward, perform step-back lunges, which can be gentler on the knees.