Intermediate
Dumbbell Crossover Lunge
Author
Owen JonesUpdated
17 Sep 2024Demonstration Video
- Description
- Instructions
- Muscle Groups
- Tips
Exercise Description
Dumbbell Crossover Lunges are a great strength exercise for building muscle in your lower body. This exercise targets the glutes and hamstrings. Dumbbell Crossover lunges can improve flexibility and balance.
Exercise Instructions
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Step 1
Grab a set of dumbbells with a neutral grip with your palms facing each other. Stand up, feet shoulder width apart. Your arms should hang down at your sides. -
Step 2
Push your chest forward and take a big step back with one leg, crossing it behind your back leg and dropping your hips. -
Step 3
Bend your back knee towards the floor, keeping your front shin as vertical as possible. Return yourself to the starting position.
Muscle Groups
Dumbbell Crossover Lunge targets Glutes, Hamstrings, Quads as seen below.
Exercise Tips
- Make sure you go down deep enough into the lunge.
- Make sure you come down into the lunge, dropping your hips rather than projecting your knee forward.
- Don't go too heavy too soon. Get used to the cross-advance movement before increasing the difficulty.
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