Intermediate
Reverse Dumbbell Diagonal Lunge
Author
Owen JonesUpdated
17 Sep 2024Demonstration Video
- Description
- Instructions
- Muscle Groups
- Tips
Exercise Description
Reverse Dumbbell Diagonal Lunge activates your core, glutes, and hamstrings. This exercise puts less stress on your joints and gives your front leg a bit more stability. This is great for people who have knee concerns, difficulty balancing, or less hip mobility.
Exercise Instructions
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Step 1
Stand up straight and grab a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing inward. The chin should remain parallel to the floor. -
Step 2
Take a big step back at a 45-degree angle, lowering your back knee to the floor. Bend your front knee to 90 degrees, keeping your thigh parallel to the floor. Press your back leg to the floor and bring your knee back under your hips to return to the starting position.
Muscle Groups
Reverse Dumbbell Diagonal Lunge targets Abs, Glutes, Hamstrings, Quads as seen below.
Exercise Tips
- Be sure to lower yourself until your back knee just touches the floor.
- Make sure you ride on your heels and not on your toes.
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