How to Do Reverse Dumbbell Lunge: Muscles Worked & Proper Form

Muscles Worked in Reverse Dumbbell Lunges

Primary muscles worked:

• Quads
• Glutes
• Adductors

Secondary muscles worked:

• Forearm Flexors

How to Do Reverse Dumbbell Lunges

1. Hold a dumbbell in each hand and stand with your feet about shoulder width apart.
2. Take a big step backwards and sink as deep as possible in a lunge position, without hitting the knee of the back leg in the floor.
3. Return to the starting position by pushing yourself back with the front leg.

Commentary

The lunge is an exercise that not only strengthens your leg muscles, it can also be used to train your balance, coordination and knee control.

An alternative way to perform this exercise is to take a step forward instead of backwards.