Lunges - Overhead Walking Lunges

Exercise name: Overhead Walking Lunges

Exercise description:

  • Setup and Posture

    • Pick your weight: Use a light weight plate, a single dumbbell, two dumbbells, or a light barbell.

    • Press overhead: Lock out your elbows completely with your biceps close to your ears.

    • Tuck your ribs: Engage your core and tuck your pelvis slightly so you do not arch your lower back.

  • Execution

    • Step forward: Take a large step forward with one foot, keeping your feet hip-width apart for better balance.

    • Lower down: Bend both knees to drop your back knee gently toward the floor. Your front knee should sit right above your ankle.

    • Drive up: Push through your front heel to stand back up.

    • Continue moving: Bring your back foot forward to step immediately into the next lunge with the opposite leg.

    • Technique that must be performed to count: Weight must remain lifted fully overhead. Knees must touch the ground on each down motion.

# of repetitions before shooting: 10

Casual division modifier: Lighter weight or less reps

Exercise equipment needed: Dumbbell, Kettlebell, barbell