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Animated demonstration of the dumbbell rear lunge exercise, targeting the Glutes using Dumbbell.

dumbbell rear lunge

Body part
Upper legs
Equipment
Dumbbell
Target muscle
Glutes
Secondary muscles
quadricepshamstringscalves

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand.

  2. Step 2: Take a step backward with your right foot, lowering your body into a lunge position.

  3. Step 3: Bend your left knee and lower your body until your left thigh is parallel to the ground.

  4. Step 4: Pause for a moment, then push through your left heel to return to the starting position.

  5. Step 5: Repeat on the other side, stepping back with your left foot.

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