Overhead Dumbbell Reverse Lunge

Primary muscles
Quads, Glutes
Secondary muscles
Hamstrings, Shoulders, Abs
Equipment
Dumbbell
Movement pattern
Single Leg

Steps

  1. 1 Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart, holding one dumbbell overhead with both hands, arms fully extended.
  2. 2 Engage your core and take a large step backward with one leg, keeping your torso upright and the dumbbell directly overhead.
  3. 3 Lower your hips by bending both knees until your front thigh is parallel to the floor and your back knee hovers just above the ground.
  4. 4 Ensure your front knee is stacked directly over your ankle and your back heel is lifted.
  5. 5 Drive through the heel of your front foot to push back up, bringing your back leg forward to return to the starting position.

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