Dumbbell Overhead Lunge
Expert Advice
Keep the dumbbell stable above your head by actively engaging your shoulder and arm muscles, and ensure your lunge form is correct to prevent injury.
How-to-do Steps
- Stand with feet hip-width apart and press a dumbbell overhead with one arm, locking out your elbow.
- Step forward into a lunge with the opposite leg of the arm holding the dumbbell.
- Keep your torso straight and your overhead arm locked as you lower into the lunge.
- Push back up to the starting position and repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching arms.
Details
Primary


Glutes45%

Quads45%
Secondary

Calves10%
Equipment
Dumbbell

Exercise Type
Strength