How to Do Dumbbell Static Lunge

Dumbbell Static Lunge 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 Static Lunge

  1. 01Hold a dumbbell in each hand and step one foot forward into a wide staggered stance.
  2. 02Lower the back knee toward the floor while keeping the front shin vertical.
  3. 03Stop when the back knee is just above the ground and the front thigh is parallel to the floor.
  4. 04Drive through the front heel to return to the starting position without moving the feet.
  5. 05Inhale on the descent and exhale as you push back up.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Dumbbell Static Lunge

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

Prevent the back knee from touching the floor by maintaining a one inch gap to keep constant tension on the quads.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Dumbbell Static Lunge questions

What muscles does Dumbbell Static Lunge work?

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

How do you do Dumbbell Static Lunge correctly?

Hold a dumbbell in each hand and step one foot forward into a wide staggered stance. Lower the back knee toward the floor while keeping the front shin vertical. Stop when the back knee is just above the ground and the front thigh is parallel to the floor. Drive through the front heel to return to the starting position without moving the feet. Inhale on the descent and exhale as you push back up.

What is the A90 coach tip for Dumbbell Static Lunge?

Prevent the back knee from touching the floor by maintaining a one inch gap to keep constant tension on the quads.

Is Dumbbell Static Lunge suitable for beginners?

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

What equipment do you need for Dumbbell Static Lunge?

Dumbbell Static Lunge uses dumbbell.

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