Lumbar hyperextends on the overhead press
Lower back arches as the dumbbells are pressed at the lunge bottom.
Overactive muscles
Erector spinaeLatissimus dorsi
Corrective work
Foam RollLats↗StretchLat stretch (kneeling overhead)↗Lunge · Full Body
Lunge with Overhead Press
Coaching cues
- Hold dumbbells at shoulder height; lunge forward
- At the bottom of the lunge press the dumbbells overhead
- Lower the dumbbells as you drive back to standing
- Combines lower body lunge strength with overhead stability
Common faults 2
Front knee caves on the lunge landing
Adductors dominate under the combined lunge and press demand.
Overactive muscles
Adductor complexTFL
Corrective work
Foam RollAdductors↗Foam RollTFL↗StretchButterfly adductor stretch↗