Dumbbell Reverse Lunge to Step-Up with Knee Drive
Dumbbells at the sides: the reverse lunge, then the step-up with the trailing knee driven up; the arms stay long, the trunk upright.
How to do it
Setup
Dumbbells at the sides, arms long, box in front.
Steps
- Step back into the lunge, bells hanging.
- Drive up through the front foot and step onto the box with it.
- Drive the trailing knee up; the dumbbells stay still at the sides.
- Step down under control and repeat on the same leg; switch after the set.
Common mistakes
Bells swinging with the step: the arms hang quiet. Shoulders rounding under the load: blades set, chest tall. Short back-steps: the front knee dives; reach the step long.
Breathing
Inhale stepping back, exhale driving up onto the box.
