How to Do Dumbbell Lunge Pulse

Dumbbell Lunge Pulse is a quads exercise using dumbbell, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Quads

Equipment

Dumbbell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Dumbbell Lunge Pulse

  1. 01Stand with your feet hip width apart holding a dumbbell in each hand at your sides.
  2. 02Step one foot back into a split stance and lower your hips until both knees are at ninety degrees.
  3. 03Ascend halfway up then immediately lower back down into the lunge position.
  4. 04Maintain a vertical torso and braced core throughout the pulsing repetitions.
  5. 05Perform all pulses on one leg before switching to the opposite side.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Dumbbell Lunge Pulse

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Quads Extends the knee, driving squats, lunges and jumps.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Maintain a vertical front shin to ensure the load stays on the glutes and quads rather than the knee joint.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Dumbbell Lunge Pulse questions

What muscles does Dumbbell Lunge Pulse work?

Dumbbell Lunge Pulse is catalogued as a quads exercise in A90 Training Club, with the quads as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Dumbbell Lunge Pulse correctly?

Stand with your feet hip width apart holding a dumbbell in each hand at your sides. Step one foot back into a split stance and lower your hips until both knees are at ninety degrees. Ascend halfway up then immediately lower back down into the lunge position. Maintain a vertical torso and braced core throughout the pulsing repetitions. Perform all pulses on one leg before switching to the opposite side.

What is the A90 coach tip for Dumbbell Lunge Pulse?

Maintain a vertical front shin to ensure the load stays on the glutes and quads rather than the knee joint.

Is Dumbbell Lunge Pulse suitable for beginners?

Dumbbell Lunge Pulse is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Dumbbell Lunge Pulse?

Dumbbell Lunge Pulse uses dumbbell.

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