Dumbbell rear lunge
The dumbbell rear lunge is a lower body exercise that targets the glutes, quadriceps, and hamstrings. It involves stepping backward into a lunge position while holding dumbbells, then returning to the starting position.
At a glance
- Area
- Upper legs
- Main muscle
- Glutes
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Level
- Intermediate
Form tips
- Keep your torso upright and core engaged.
- Step back far enough to create a 90-degree angle in both knees.
- Push through the heel of the front foot to return to the starting position.
What to watch out for
- Knee injuries
- Lower back pain
- Balance disorders
Also known as
Affondi indietro con manubri, reverse lunges with dumbbells, glute exercise, leg exercise