Dumbbell Rear Step Lunge
Strengthen legs & glutes with Dumbbell Rear Step Lunges! A challenging exercise for balance, strength, and overall lower body fitness.
Required Equipment
Muscle Groups
Primary
Secondary
Instructions
1. Start by standing upright on a step platform with a dumbbell in each hand hanging at your sides. Keep your feet shoulder-width apart and your core engaged.
2. Take a controlled step backward with one foot, ensuring that you balance properly on the step. Lower your body by bending both knees, creating a 90-degree angle with your front knee, making sure your knee does not extend past your toes.
3. Lower your back knee towards the floor, but do not let it touch the floor. Keep your torso upright and maintain your grip on the dumbbells at your sides.
4. Push through the heel of your front foot to return to the starting position on the step platform. Keep your movements controlled and concentrate on engaging your glutes and quadriceps.
5. Repeat the movement, alternating legs for the desired number of repetitions. Complete all reps on one side before switching to the other, or alternate legs with each rep, depending on your preference.
Remember to maintain proper form throughout the exercise to prevent injury and to get the most benefit from the workout. It is also essential to choose an appropriate weight for the dumbbells, one that is challenging yet allows for completion of the exercise with correct form.
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