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Reverse Lunge

Reps
6–10
Video from @jackhanrahanfitness, not affiliated with Talala

How to do it

  1. 1

    Stand tall with feet under your hips and hands near a wall if you want support.

  2. 2

    Breathe in as you step one foot back and bend both knees a small amount.

  3. 3

    Breathe out as you push the floor away with the front foot and return to standing.

  4. 4

    Continue alternating legs, bringing both feet together between reps.

Where you should feel it: Your front thigh and glute.

What your coach says mid-set

  • “Step back and lower straight down”
  • “Push away with your front foot”
  • “Bring your feet together to finish”

Common mistakes

Pushing off the back foot to stand

Push through your front foot and let the back foot follow.

Other versions

  • Dumbbell Reverse Lunge
  • Band Reverse Lunge
  • Medicine Ball Reverse Lunge
  • Dumbbell Reverse Lunge to Press
  • Kettlebell Clean to Reverse Lunge
  • Kettlebell Reverse Lunge

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