Dumbbell Rear Lunge Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Gluteus Maximus
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Body Part
- Thighs
- Primary Muscle
- Gluteus Maximus
- Secondary Muscles
- Adductor Magnus, Soleus, Quadriceps
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5.5
- Alternate Names
- Dumbbell Rear Lunges
How to: Dumbbell Rear Lunge
- Stand with feet hip-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand.
- Step back with one leg into a lunge position, keeping your front knee over your ankle.
- Lower your body until both knees are bent at about a 90-degree angle.
- Push through your front heel to return to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions on both legs.
Common Mistakes
- Leaning forward excessively.
- Allowing the front knee to buckle inward.
- Not stepping back far enough.
Modifications
- Use only body weight to reduce difficulty.
- Perform the lunge without weights to focus on form.
Tips
- Keep your back straight and chest up during the lunge.
- Ensure that your forward knee does not extend past your toes.
- Engage your core for stability.
Dumbbell Rear Lunge Alternatives
Tags
thighs
glutes
quads
strength
dumbbell
lower body