Strength

Dumbbell Overhead Lunge

The Dumbbell Overhead Lunge is an effective total-body exercise. It engages your arms, shoulders, core, legs, and hips, enhancing balance, stability, and building overall strength.

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Dumbbell Overhead Lunge instructions

Step-by-step instructions

1

Stand upright with your feet hip-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand.

2

Raise your hands over your head, fully extending your arms.

3

Take a step forward with your right foot and lower into a lunge.

4

Push through your right foot to return to your starting position.

5

Repeat with your left leg. Try to keep your arms straight the entire time, and do not let the dumbbells sway or tilt.

Stand upright with your feet hip-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand.

Raise your hands over your head, fully extending your arms.

Take a step forward with your right foot and lower into a lunge.

Push through your right foot to return to your starting position.

Repeat with your left leg. Try to keep your arms straight the entire time, and do not let the dumbbells sway or tilt.

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