Dumbbell Lunge with Bicep Curl Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Biceps Brachii
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Body Part
- Upper Arms
- Primary Muscle
- Biceps Brachii
- Secondary Muscles
- Quadriceps, Gluteus Maximus, Hamstrings, Deltoids
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 6
- Alternate Names
- Bicep Curl Lunge
How to: Dumbbell Lunge with Bicep Curl
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand.
- Step forward with your right leg into a lunge, ensuring your knee is aligned over your ankle.
- As you lunge, curl the dumbbells up towards your shoulders.
- Push through your front heel to return to standing and lower the dumbbells.
- Repeat on the other leg for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Overextending the knee during the lunge.
- Not keeping the elbows close to the body during the curl.
- Rounding the back instead of keeping it straight.
Modifications
- Use lighter weights or perform the lunge without weights.
- Perform the exercise while holding onto a support for balance.
Tips
- Ensure your knee doesn't go past your toes during the lunge.
- Keep your core engaged to maintain balance.
- Control the weights during the bicep curl to avoid momentum.
Dumbbell Lunge with Bicep Curl Alternatives
Tags
strength
arms
biceps
lower body
lunge
dumbbell