Lateral Upright Row Lunge
The Lateral Upright Row Lunge mainly works the quads, glutes & hips, traps and shoulders. You'll need: dumbbells.
Required Equipment
Lateral Upright Row Lunge Muscles Worked
Primary
Quads (quadriceps femoris); Glutes (gluteus maximus); Upper Traps (trapezius, upper fibers); Side Shoulder (lateral deltoid)
How to do the Lateral Upright Row Lunge
Setup
Stand tall with feet together, holding a dumbbell in one hand.
Execution
Step out to the side with one foot, keeping the other leg straight, as you sink your hips back and down into a lateral lunge.
Lower the dumbbell towards the floor near the instep of your lunging foot while maintaining a straight back.
Push off through your lunging foot to return to the starting position.
Perform an upright row as you stand up, pulling the dumbbell toward your shoulder by leading with the elbow.
Repeat using the opposite arm and leg for a balanced workout.
Lateral Upright Row Lunge FAQs
What muscles does the Lateral Upright Row Lunge work?
The Lateral Upright Row Lunge mainly works the quads, glutes & hips, traps and shoulders. The main muscles are the quadriceps femoris, gluteus maximus, trapezius and lateral deltoid.
What equipment do you need for the Lateral Upright Row Lunge?
Dumbbells.
What workout day should the Lateral Upright Row Lunge go on?
It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.
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