Lunge · New to it
Reverse Lunge
Stepping back into a lunge and returning, which builds single leg strength and often feels easier on the knees than a forward lunge.
Demo by Maya, an AI coach.
- Works
- quads, glutes; also hamstrings, adductors, calves
- Kit
- No kit
- Dose
- 8 to 12 reps each side
It goes into the workout in progress at the Bench, as a new group in its main set.
Set up
Stand tall with your feet hip width apart and your hands on your hips. Hold a wall or chair back with one hand if you need balance.
While you move
- Step back long, land on the ball of the foot
- Drop your back knee toward the floor
- Front knee stays over the ankle
- Push through the front heel to return
Avoid
- Stepping back too short so the front knee shoots forward
- Letting the front knee cave inward
- Leaning your chest far forward
Take care if you have trouble with your knees.