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Dumbbell Rear Lunge

An exercise for the Upper Legs - correct movement demonstrated with detailed steps.

Body partUpper Legs Target muscleGlutes EquipmentDumbbell

Step by step

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand.
  2. Take a step backward with your right foot, lowering your body into a lunge position.
  3. Bend your left knee and lower your body until your left thigh is parallel to the ground.
  4. Pause for a moment, then push through your left heel to return to the starting position.
  5. Repeat on the other side, stepping back with your left foot.

Muscles worked

Glutes (primary)QuadricepsHamstringsCalves

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