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Overhead Dumbbell Lunge

INTERMEDIATE

Overhead Dumbbell Lunge

Overhead Dumbbell Lunge is a weighted variation of the basic lunge that almost targets your muscle, emphasizing the core, shoulder, and lower body region.

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Instructions

  1. Stand up, feet shoulder-width apart. Hold a dumbbell in each hand above your head.
  2. Take a big step forward. Bend both knees 90 degrees into a lunge, keeping your weight above your head. Prepare the press, maintain balance and return to the starting position.

Tips

  • Do not let the dumbbells swing in front of or behind your head.
  • Don't arch your lower back too much.
  • Keep your chest straight as you walk forward, and don't round your upper back. If so, then the weights are too heavy.

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Owen
Owen Jones
Owen
Updated: 17 Sep 2024