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Dumbbells Overhead Lunge

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Dumbbells Overhead Lunge Overview

The dumbbells overhead lunge workout is a powerful exercise that targets the quads and glutes.

By holding dumbbells overhead, the exercise increases the load on the legs, intensifying the workout.

This workout primarily engages the quads and glutes, while also activating the core and upper body muscles.

While other muscles may be involved, the dumbbells play a crucial role in targeting the quads and glutes.

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Dumbbells Overhead Lunge Instructions

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand with an overhand grip.
  2. Engage your core and keep your back straight as you take a step forward with your right foot.
  3. Lower your body by bending both knees until your right thigh is parallel to the floor, keeping your left knee just above the ground.
  4. As you lunge, simultaneously raise both dumbbells overhead, fully extending your arms.
  5. Push through your right heel to return to the starting position, bringing your right foot back to meet your left foot.
  6. Repeat the lunge with your left foot, alternating legs for each repetition.
  7. Continue lunging and alternating legs for the desired number of repetitions.

Dumbbells Overhead Lunge Tips

  1. Start by standing tall with your feet hip-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand, with your palms facing inward towards your body.
  2. Take a big step forward with your right foot, ensuring that your knee is directly above your ankle and your thigh is parallel to the floor.
  3. As you lunge forward, simultaneously raise both dumbbells overhead, extending your arms fully and engaging your shoulder muscles.
  4. While maintaining a controlled movement, push through your right heel to return to the starting position, and then repeat the lunge on the opposite side, stepping forward with your left foot.
  5. Throughout the exercise, focus on engaging your quadriceps and glutes by consciously squeezing these muscles at the bottom of each lunge and using them to powerfully push yourself back up to the starting position.

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