Dumbbell Overhead Walking Lunge
Muscle Groups: Quads, Glutes
Dumbbell Overhead Walking Lunge focuses on Quads, Glutes, with Hamstrings, Shoulders working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Dumbbell Overhead Walking Lunge with proper form and technique.
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Stand tall with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand overhead with your arms fully extended.
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Step forward with your right leg, lowering your body into a lunge while keeping your front knee above your ankle and your back knee close to the ground.
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Push through your right heel to return to standing, then bring your right foot back in line with the left while maintaining your overhead hold.
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Repeat the movement with the left leg, alternating legs as you walk forward.
Tips for Success
These tips will help you perform Dumbbell Overhead Walking Lunge safely and effectively while maintaining proper form.
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Keep your core engaged to support your back throughout the movement.
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Avoid letting your front knee extend past your toes to prevent strain on the joints.
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Ensure your wrists are straight and arms are stable while holding the dumbbells overhead.
Secondary Muscles
While Dumbbell Overhead Walking Lunge primarily targets Quads, Glutes , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Hamstrings, Shoulders . 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 Overhead Walking Lunge, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Dumbbell Overhead Walking 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.
