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Visual demonstration of the Dumbbell Reverse Lunges Pulses exercise

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Intermediate

Difficulty
Intermediate
Movement type
Strength
Primary muscles
Glutes Quadriceps
Secondary muscles
Biceps Calves
Equipment
Dumbbells
Exercise guide

Dumbbell Reverse Lunges Pulses

4 steps Updated 29/08/2026

Dumbbell Reverse Lunges Pulses is a free weights exercise targeting Quadriceps (Quadriceps Femoris), Glutes (gluteus maximus, gluteus mideus) using Dumbbells.

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How to perform it

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand by your sides, palms facing your body.
  2. Take a step backward with your right foot, lowering your body until your left thigh is parallel to the floor and your right knee is just above the floor.
  3. Perform two small pulses by slightly raising and lowering your body while maintaining the lunge position.
  4. Push through your left heel to return to the starting position, bringing your right foot back to meet your left. Repeat the exercise for the desired number of repetitions.
Dumbbell Reverse Lunges Pulses

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