How to Do
How to Do Dumbbell Front Lunge With Bicep Curl to Shoulder Press
Each dumbbell front lunge with bicep curl to shoulder press should begin with good posture to avoid injury. Brace the spine by drawing your lower abdomen inward. Your core muscles should be activated to support your posture as you perform the exercise.
If any pain is experienced, immediately stop this dumbbell front lunge with bicep curl to shoulder press.
Beginning
Beginning Forward Lunge With Bicep Curl to Press
1. Maintain good posture throughout the exercise with shoulder blades back and down, good stability through the belly, and neutral spine angles.
2. Tighten the belly by drawing the bellybutton towards the spine and perform pelvic floor contractions by tightening those same muscles commonly used to stop the flow of urine.
3. Start with dumbbells at the side of the body.
Movement
Forward Lunge With Bicep Curl to Press Movement
1. While maintaining total body alignment, step forward descending slowly by bending at the hips, knees, and ankles. Keep most of your weight in the forward leg and AVOID letting your back knee touch the ground.
2. Use your hip and thigh muscles to push yourself up to the starting position.
3. Hold this position and perform a bicep curl into a shoulder press.
4. Lower the weights slowly and repeat the movement.
Benefits
Forward Lunge With Bicep Curl to Press Benefits
The Forward Lunge with Bicep Curl is primarily a strength exercise that targets muscles throughout the body, including the biceps, upper legs, glutes, hamstrings, hips, and forearms. Because of the lunge, it also improves balance and coordination.
