Reviewed exercise · beginner

Dumbbell Reverse Lunge

A secondary lunge movement for quadriceps, glutes.

Equipment

dumbbells

Typical range

6–15 reps

Also trains

hamstrings, core

Set up

Stand tall with the dumbbells quiet at the sides.

Execute

Step back far enough to lower both knees comfortably.

Drive through the front foot to return without swinging the weights.

Coaching cues

• Own the step back.
• Front foot stays heavy.

Common mistakes

• Using a narrow tightrope stance.
• Pushing mainly from the rear foot.

Modify or stop when relevant discomfort is reported. Educational content does not diagnose injury.