The side lunge and press builds strength in the legs, shoulders, and core. It also develops total-body coordination.
Instructions
Grab a dumbbell in one hand and hold it directly overhead. Stand with your feet placed shoulder-width apart.
Keeping the dumbbell locked out overhead, take a large step out to the side and descend into a lunge. At the bottom of the lunge, slowly lower the dumbbell down to your shoulder.
Explosively push off with your foot and press the dumbbell overhead to return to the starting position.
Trainer’s Tips
Keep your core engaged and your back flat throughout the entire movement.
Get as close as possible to 90 degrees with the lunging leg at the bottom of the exercise.