Dumbbell Overhead Lunge
Overhead Lunges build strength & balance. Holding dumbbells adds intensity to this already challenging lower body & core exercise.
Required Equipment
Muscle Groups
Primary
Secondary
Instructions
1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a pair of dumbbells at your sides.
2. Clean the dumbbells to shoulder height and then press them overhead until your arms are fully extended. Keep the dumbbells stabilized above your head throughout the exercise.
3. Step forward with one foot into a lunge position, with your leading knee bent at about 90 degrees and your back knee hovering just above the ground.
4. Your front knee should be directly above the ankle and your back knee pointing down towards the floor. Keep your core engaged and your torso upright to maintain balance.
5. Push through the heel of your front foot to return to the starting position, bringing your rear leg forward to stand back up.
6. Repeat the movement by stepping forward with the opposite leg, continuing to alternate legs for the desired number of repetitions.
7. Ensure you maintain the dumbbells in the overhead position, and your arms fully extended throughout the movement.
8. After completing a set, carefully lower the dumbbells back to your shoulders and then down to the starting position to avoid injury.
9. As your strength and stability increase, you can increase the weight of the dumbbells or the number of repetitions.
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