Dumbbell Reverse Lunge
- Reps
- 8–12
- Kit
- Dumbbell
How to do it
- 1
Stand tall with a dumbbell in each hand, feet hip-width apart.
- 2
Tighten your core.
- 3
Breathe in as you take a big step back and lower until your back knee is just above the floor.
- 4
Keep most of your weight on your front foot.
- 5
Breathe out as you push through your front foot and bring your back leg forward to stand.
- 6
Finish all reps on one leg, then switch.
Where you should feel it: Your front leg, thigh and glute.
What your coach says mid-set
- “Step back, then sink down”
- “Weight stays on your front foot”
- “Chest stays tall”
Common mistakes
Front knee drifting inward
Point your front knee out over your middle toes.
Leaning too far forward
Stay upright and push through your front heel to stand.
Other versions
- Reverse Lunge
- Band Reverse Lunge
- Medicine Ball Reverse Lunge
- Dumbbell Reverse Lunge to Press
- Kettlebell Clean to Reverse Lunge
- Kettlebell Reverse Lunge
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