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Equipment Required: a pair of dumbbells

Technique

1. Start by standing with a dumbbell in each hand, and your feet flat on the floor and about shoulder width apart. Toes should be pointing forward.
2. While maintaining an upright position with the torso, take a slow step backwards (landing toe-heel).
3. Bend both knees and descend until the front thigh is parallel to the floor.
4. Push up and forward, and back to the starting position.
5. Repeat, this time leading with the opposite leg.

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Key points to remember

• Keep the abdominals tight and the lower back in a neutral position.
• Maintain the body in an upright position and avoid leaning forward.

Alternatives

• See also the dumbbell forwards lunge
• A similar exercise is the (forward) lunge.

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• More Dumbbell Exercises
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