Reverse lunge
per side
- Movement pattern:
- Lunge
- Equipment:
- Bodyweight
- Level:
- Beginner
- Primary muscle:
- Quads
- Also works:
- Glutes
Watch technique video ↗Technique
Step back, rear knee drops near the floor, front knee over the foot. Push back up through the front heel.
Common mistakes
Front knee drifting far past the toes; torso collapsing forward.
Easier option: Glute bridge
Harder option: Bulgarian split squat, Forward lunge, Walking lunge, Curtsy lunge, Dumbbell lunge, Dumbbell Bulgarian split squat, Dumbbell walking lunge, Banded lunge, Barbell reverse lunge, Smith machine split squat, Front-rack reverse lunge (kettlebell)
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