Dumbbell Crossover Lunge
Muscle Groups: Quads, Glutes
Dumbbell Crossover Lunge focuses on Quads, Glutes, with Hamstrings, Adductors working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Dumbbell Crossover Lunge with proper form and technique.
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Stand tall with feet hip-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand at your sides.
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Step your right leg back and to the left, crossing behind your left leg while lowering into a lunge, keeping your front knee over your ankle.
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Push through your left foot to return to the starting position, bringing your right leg back to the original side.
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Repeat on the other side.
Tips for Success
These tips will help you perform Dumbbell Crossover Lunge safely and effectively while maintaining proper form.
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Keep your chest up and shoulders back to avoid leaning forward.
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Make sure your front knee doesn't extend past your toes during the lunge.
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Use a weight that feels comfortable; don’t sacrifice form for heavier weights.
Secondary Muscles
While Dumbbell Crossover Lunge primarily targets Quads, Glutes , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Hamstrings, Adductors . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Dumbbell Crossover Lunge, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Dumbbell Crossover Lunge, 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.
