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How to Do Kettlebell Lunge

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Form Cues

  1. 1

    Step forward or back with control, keep front shin vertical

  2. 2

    Lower back knee toward floor

  3. 3

    Hold the bell at chest height (goblet position) or at your sides, whichever keeps your torso most upright

  4. 4

    Drive through the front heel to return to standing

Common Mistakes

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    Letting the front knee cave inward — push the knee out over the second toe throughout

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    Taking too short a step, forcing the front knee past the toes

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    Leaning forward under the weight instead of keeping the torso tall

Equipment Variations

  • ▸

    Dumbbell lunge as direct substitute

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    Barbell lunge for heavier loading

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