Reverse lunges with dumbbells

Initiate the Reverse Lunges with dumbbells by positioning yourself in a stance with hip-width apart. Hold a dumbbell in each hand, allowing your arms to hang down beside your body, almost fully extended. Keep your back upright, forming a natural arch in the lower region to protect the spinal discs. Direct your gaze forward while simultaneously engaging your abdominal muscles. You can also perform the lunges with dumbbells on a box, where you stand. The movement remains the same, but you are on an elevated platform.

Movement execution

The execution of Reverse Lunges with dumbbells begins with taking a substantial step backward. Choose a stride length that forms a right angle with the front leg, ensuring the knee does not extend beyond the toes. As the front knee bends, the upper body automatically moves downward while maintaining an upright position. Exhale, then push through the heel of the front foot to return to the starting position, where both legs are once again hip-width apart. Performing Reverse Lunges with dumbbells on a box follows the same technique. However, you start on an elevated platform, enhancing the stretch during the typical lunge motion. Subsequently, press back up to return to the box.

Stressed muscles and common mistakes

Additional information regarding the involved muscles and prevalent errors in performing the exercise Reverse Lunges backward with dumbbells can be found on the website Reverse Lunges / Leg Press Lunges.

Alternative variations to reverse lunges with dumbbells

To diversify your training, you can also incorporate similar exercises or other variations of the exercise Reverse Lunges backward with dumbbells.