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Goblet reverse lunge

A reverse lunge holding one dumbbell at your chest that strengthens your legs and keeps your core braced.

IntermediateDumbbellsLow impactSuggested: 12 reps

How to do it

  1. Stand tall holding one dumbbell upright against your chest with both hands.
  2. Step one foot back and land on the ball of that foot.
  3. Lower until your front thigh is about parallel to the floor.
  4. Drive through your front heel to step back in, then alternate legs.

Alternate sides with each rep.

Form tips

  • Keep the weight close to your chest and your elbows tucked.
  • Drop straight down rather than leaning forward.

Muscles worked

Neck: not workedTraps: not workedShoulders: not workedChest: not workedBiceps: not workedForearms: not workedAbs: moderateObliques: not workedHip flexors: not workedOuter hips: not workedQuads: strongInner thighs: not workedCalves: not workedFrontNeck: not workedTraps: not workedShoulders: not workedUpper back: not workedLats: not workedLower back: not workedTriceps: not workedForearms: not workedOuter hips: not workedGlutes: moderateHamstrings: moderateCalves: not workedBack
LightModerateStrong
QuadsGlutesHamstringsAbs

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