Dumbbell Overhead Lunge
Advanced
Lunge performed with dumbbells locked out overhead, demanding shoulder stability and core control.
Muscle Groups
glutesquadricepscorehamstringsshoulderstriceps
Equipment
dumbbells
Coaching Cues
- 1Press the dumbbells up and slightly back, stacking them over your shoulders
- 2Keep your ribs down and core tight to avoid arching your back
- 3Move slowly and deliberately — overhead stability is the priority
Standards
- 1Dumbbells locked out overhead with arms fully extended throughout
- 2Rear knee touches or nearly touches the ground
- 3Full hip extension at the top of each rep with arms still overhead
Scaling Options
- •Lighter dumbbells
- •Dumbbell front rack lunge