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Reverse Lunge

Kinder on knees while still building strong glutes and quads

LegsIntermediateStrengthLunge

At a glance

Muscles workedPrimary: Glutes
Muscle groupLegs
DifficultyIntermediate
TypeStrength · Lunge
Sets & reps3 sets × 10-12 each leg
Estimated calories burned~55 kcal

How to do it

  1. Step 1: Step one foot backward
  2. Step 2: Lower until back knee nearly touches floor
  3. Step 3: Drive through front heel to return
  4. Step 4: Alternate legs
  5. Step 5: Repeat

Equipment

Coaching tips

Benefits

Kinder on knees while still building strong glutes and quads

Common mistakes

Leaning too far forward

Make it harder

Add dumbbells or deficit

Make it easier

Shorter step

Breathing

Inhale stepping back, exhale driving up

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