Reverse Lunge
Quadriceps

Reverse Lunge

The reverse lunge is often easier to control than the forward lunge and develops balance.

Execution

Technique, step by step.

  1. 01

    Step one foot back and place the ball of the foot on the floor.

  2. 02

    Lower vertically with control.

  3. 03

    Keep the front knee aligned.

  4. 04

    Push through the front foot to return.

Avoid these

Mistakes that reduce effectiveness.

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Crossing the feet.

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Rushing and losing balance.

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Letting the front knee collapse inward.

Adapt the movement

A variation for every level.

More accessible

Regression

Lightly hold a stable support.

Standard version

Reverse Lunge

Strengthens the legs and glutes with unilateral work.

More challenging

Progression

Add dumbbells or pause at the bottom.

Put it into practice

Workouts that use this exercise.

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