Dumbbell Overhead Lunge Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Quadriceps
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Body Part
- Thighs
- Primary Muscle
- Quadriceps
- Secondary Muscles
- Adductor Magnus, Soleus, Gluteus Maximus
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 7
- Alternate Names
- Overhead Lunge with Dumbbell
How to: Dumbbell Overhead Lunge
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand above your head with arms fully extended.
- Step forward with one leg, lowering your hips until both knees are bent at a 90-degree angle.
- Ensure your front knee is directly above your ankle and your back knee is hovering just above the ground.
- Push through your front heel to return to the starting position, alternating legs for each repetition.
Common Mistakes
- Leaning forward excessively.
- Allowing the front knee to go past the toes.
- Not engaging the core muscles.
Modifications
- Use a lighter dumbbell to begin with.
- Perform the movement without weights to focus on form.
Tips
- Keep your torso upright throughout the movement.
- Ensure the knee of the front leg remains above the ankle.
- Engage your core for stability.
Dumbbell Overhead Lunge Alternatives
Tags
legs
lunges
strength
dumbbell
quadriceps
glutes