Dumbbell Overhead Walking Lunge Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Quadriceps
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Body Part
- Thighs
- Primary Muscle
- Quadriceps
- Secondary Muscles
- Hamstrings, Calves, Gluteus Maximus
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 6.5
- Alternate Names
- Overhead Lunge
How to: Dumbbell Overhead Walking Lunge
- Stand upright with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a dumbbell in both hands, extending it overhead.
- Step forward with your right leg and lower your body into a lunge. Ensure the front knee is directly above the ankle.
- Push back up to the starting position and repeat on the left leg.
- Continue alternating legs.
Common Mistakes
- Leaning forward excessively during the lunge.
- Letting the dumbbell drift behind the head.
- Not keeping the back straight.
Modifications
- Perform the lunge without using weights initially.
- Lower the weight of the dumbbell if you are unable to maintain form.
Tips
- Keep your chest up and engage your core during the movement.
- Ensure your knee doesn’t extend beyond your toes during the lunge.
- Maintain control of the dumbbell overhead.
Dumbbell Overhead Walking Lunge Alternatives
Tags
lunge
strength
legs
aerobic
flexibility
balance