How to Do Dumbbell Lunge To Overhead Press

Dumbbell Lunge To Overhead Press is a full body exercise using dumbbell, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Full body

Equipment

Dumbbell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Dumbbell Lunge To Overhead Press

  1. 01Stand tall holding dumbbells at shoulder height with a neutral grip.
  2. 02Step forward into a lunge until your rear knee nearly touches the floor and both legs form 90 degree angles.
  3. 03Drive off the front foot to return to the standing position.
  4. 04Immediately press the dumbbells overhead as you return to your starting stance.
  5. 05Lower the weights back to the shoulders with control before starting the next repetition.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Dumbbell Lunge To Overhead Press

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Chest Pushes the arms forward and across the body.
  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Quads Extends the knee, driving squats, lunges and jumps.
  • Front delts Raises the arm forward and overhead.
  • Biceps Bends the elbow and curls weight toward the shoulder.

Stabilisers

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

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Synchronize the start of the press with the drive out of the lunge to utilize the momentum from your legs.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Dumbbell Lunge To Overhead Press questions

What muscles does Dumbbell Lunge To Overhead Press work?

Dumbbell Lunge To Overhead Press is catalogued as a full body exercise in A90 Training Club, with the full body as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Dumbbell Lunge To Overhead Press correctly?

Stand tall holding dumbbells at shoulder height with a neutral grip. Step forward into a lunge until your rear knee nearly touches the floor and both legs form 90 degree angles. Drive off the front foot to return to the standing position. Immediately press the dumbbells overhead as you return to your starting stance. Lower the weights back to the shoulders with control before starting the next repetition.

What is the A90 coach tip for Dumbbell Lunge To Overhead Press?

Synchronize the start of the press with the drive out of the lunge to utilize the momentum from your legs.

Is Dumbbell Lunge To Overhead Press suitable for beginners?

Dumbbell Lunge To Overhead Press is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Dumbbell Lunge To Overhead Press?

Dumbbell Lunge To Overhead Press uses dumbbell.

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