Dumbbell Rear Lunge Front Raise Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Gluteus Maximus
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Body Part
- Hips, Shoulders, Thighs
- Primary Muscle
- Gluteus Maximus
- Secondary Muscles
- Quadriceps, Adductor Magnus, Serratus Anterior, Deltoid Lateral, Soleus, Deltoid Anterior, Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 6.5
- Alternate Names
- Dumbbell Reverse Lunge with Front Raise
How to: Dumbbell Rear Lunge Front Raise
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand at your sides.
- Step back with your right foot, lowering your body into a lunge.
- As you lower into the lunge, raise the dumbbells in front of you to shoulder height.
- Push through your left heel to return to standing, lowering the dumbbells back to your sides.
- Repeat on the other side, stepping back with your left foot.
Common Mistakes
- Not maintaining a straight back during the lunge.
- Allowing the front knee to extend past the toes.
- Using momentum rather than a controlled motion.
Modifications
- Use lighter dumbbells for better control.
- Perform the lunge without weights if necessary.
Tips
- Maintain a straight back during the lunge.
- Keep your front knee aligned over your ankle.
- Engage your core to stabilize your torso.
Tags
strength
dumbbell
hip exercise
shoulder exercise
thigh exercise
lower body