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Dumbbell Lunge with Biceps Curl

Dumbbell Lunge with Biceps Curl — movement illustration 1

This exercise combines a forward lunge with a bicep curl.

Equipment
Dumbbell
Muscle groups
Arms
Primary muscles
Biceps
Secondary muscles
Calves, Forearms, Glutes, Hamstrings, Hip abductors

How to perform this exercise

  1. Grasp a dumbbell in each hand with your palms facing up.
  2. Stand with your feet together, your back straight and your abs drawn in.
  3. Allow your arms to extend down fully to the sides of your body.
  4. While keeping your body straight, take a step forward then bend your waist and your knee into a lunge.
  5. Be careful not to let your back knee drop to the floor.
  6. As you go into the lunge, curl your arms up towards your shoulders, contracting your biceps.
  7. Return to starting position and switch legs.

Use a controlled range of motion and a load you can manage. Stop if a movement causes pain. Ask a qualified coach for help with unfamiliar exercises.

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