Reverse Dumbbell Diagonal Lunge
Muscle Groups: Quads, Glutes
Reverse Dumbbell Diagonal Lunge focuses on Quads, Glutes, with Hamstrings working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Reverse Dumbbell Diagonal Lunge with proper form and technique.
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Stand tall with a dumbbell in each hand, feet hip-width apart.
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Step back diagonally with your right foot, lowering your body into a lunge, keeping your front knee over your ankle.
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Push through your front heel to return to the starting position, squeezing your glutes at the top.
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Repeat on the other side, stepping back with your left foot.
Tips for Success
These tips will help you perform Reverse Dumbbell Diagonal Lunge safely and effectively while maintaining proper form.
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Keep your core engaged to maintain balance throughout the movement.
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Avoid letting your front knee go past your toes to protect your joints.
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Keep your back straight and chest up to prevent strain on your lower back.
Secondary Muscles
While Reverse Dumbbell Diagonal Lunge primarily targets Quads, Glutes , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Hamstrings . 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 Reverse Dumbbell Diagonal Lunge, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Reverse Dumbbell Diagonal 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.
