Dumbbell Curtsy Lunge to Knee Drive Hold Overhead Press

Muscles Worked

Legend

Target Muscles
Secondary Muscles
Stabilizer Muscles

Description

This complex exercise is a total body movement that targets the push muscles of both the upper and lower body. This exercise also challenges the stability and balance of each leg.

Benefits

  • This advanced exercise targets mainly the push muscles of the upper and lower body.
  • This exercise also challenges the strength and stability of the core and the legs in a single-legged stance.

Risks

  • If not correctly executed, this exercise can injure the lower back and the spine.
  • This exercise can also hurt the hips, knees and ankles with a poor balance.
  • This exercise can also hurt the shoulders, elbows, and wrists with poor form.
  • Proper execution and progression of resistance are a must to avoid injuries.
  • Beginners should always start with light resistance and practice good form first.

Additional Information

Target Muscles

Glutes, Hip Flexors, Quads, Rotator Cuff, Shoulders, Triceps

Secondary Muscles

Hip Abductors

Stabilizer Muscles

Abs, Back (Lower), Calves, Hamstrings

Experience

Beginner (1-2 years)

Equipment

1 x Dumbbell, Bodyweight

Exercise Type

Strength

Exertion

40%

Cardio Intensity

30%

Force

Push

Mechanic

Compound

Force Detail

Unilateral

Functions

N/A

Intensity

N/A

Bearing

N/A

Impact

N/A

Utilities

N/A

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