Dumbbell Reverse Lunge to High Knee and Press
Muscle Groups: Quads, Glutes
Dumbbell Reverse Lunge to High Knee and Press focuses on Quads, Glutes, with Hamstrings, Shoulders, Triceps working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Dumbbell Reverse Lunge to High Knee and Press with proper form and technique.
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Stand tall with a dumbbell in each hand, arms at your sides. Begin with your feet shoulder-width apart.
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Step back with your right foot into a lunge, keeping your left knee over your ankle and hips square. Push through your left foot to return to standing.
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As you rise, lift your right knee toward your chest and press the dumbbells overhead until your arms are straight. Lower the weights back to your sides as you bring your leg down.
Tips for Success
These tips will help you perform Dumbbell Reverse Lunge to High Knee and Press safely and effectively while maintaining proper form.
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Keep your core engaged throughout the movement to stabilize your body.
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Avoid letting your front knee go past your toes during the lunge to protect your joints.
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Ensure you maintain a straight back to prevent strain while pressing overhead.
Secondary Muscles
While Dumbbell Reverse Lunge to High Knee and Press primarily targets Quads, Glutes , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Hamstrings, Shoulders, Triceps . 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 Dumbbell Reverse Lunge to High Knee and Press, 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.
