Lunge with Kettlebell (KB) or Dumbbell Swing (DB)
This exercise is a great lower body, back, shoulder and mobility exercise. Remember to start with a light weight – GOOD FORM IS KEY. Remember that on the front leg, (the lunge leg) the knee joint should NEVER go in front of the toes. KEY POINT: Let the back knee bend, lowering the hips toward the ground and keeping the chest up and big. Weight should go through the middle of the foot to the heel. DON’T GO UP ON THE TOE!
Stand in an upright position, holding one (1) KB or DB in one hand. Picture #1
Start by stepping into a lunge with the opposite leg that you are holding the KB or DB in. Picture #2
As you lunge, in the example, we will say with your right leg, you will take the KB or DB from the left arm and swing it to the right, UNDER the right leg that is in lunge position.
Exchange the KB or DB to the other hand, in the example, to the right hand.
Stand up back to “start” position. Picture #3
Continue moving with exercise, either in place, or to add more intensity, move as you do the exercise. Picture #4
