Alternating Dumbbell Lunge with Reach
Muscle Groups: Quads, Glutes
Alternating Dumbbell Lunge with Reach focuses on Quads, Glutes, with Hamstrings, Shoulders, Abs, Biceps working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Alternating Dumbbell Lunge with Reach with proper form and technique.
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Hold the ends of a dumbbell with both hands at your chest.
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Push your chest out and take a large step forward with one leg, lowering your rear knee towards the ground while keeping your front shin as vertical as possible.
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While keeping your chest up, reach forward with the dumbbell, making sure not to round your lower back. Push yourself back to the starting position.
Tips for Success
These tips will help you perform Alternating Dumbbell Lunge with Reach safely and effectively while maintaining proper form.
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Be sure to keep your front shin vertical.
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Drive through the heels instead of through the toes.
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Do not allow the torso to rotate. Keep your chest square to the wall in front of you.
Secondary Muscles
While Alternating Dumbbell Lunge with Reach primarily targets Quads, Glutes , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Hamstrings, Shoulders, Abs, Biceps . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
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These exercises work the same primary muscles as Alternating Dumbbell Lunge with Reach, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
