Dumbbell reverse lunge
Step back into a lunge while holding dumbbells at your sides to build strong, balanced legs and glutes.
IntermediateDumbbellsLow impactSuggested: 12 reps
How to do it
- Stand tall with a dumbbell in each hand at your sides.
- Step one foot back and lower until both knees bend to about 90 degrees.
- Push through your front heel to bring your back foot forward and stand tall.
- Repeat on the other leg and keep alternating.
Alternate sides with each rep.
Form tips
- Keep your torso upright and the weights hanging straight down.
- Let your back knee hover just above the floor.
Muscles worked
QuadsGlutesHamstringsForearms
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