Equipmentdumbbell
Difficultyintermediate
glutesupper legs
Dumbbell Rear Lunge
The dumbbell rear lunge is a lower body exercise that targets the glutes, with secondary emphasis on the quadriceps, hamstrings, and calves. It involves stepping backward into a lunge while holding dumbbells, challenging balance and unilateral leg strength.
Step-by-Step Form & Technique
- 1.Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand.
- 2.Take a step backward with your right foot, lowering your body into a lunge position.
- 3.Bend your left knee and lower your body until your left thigh is parallel to the ground.
- 4.Pause for a moment, then push through your left heel to return to the starting position.
- 5.Repeat on the other side, stepping back with your left foot.
Secondary Muscles
quadricepshamstringscalves
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