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Reverse Lunge

Also known as Backward Lunge

QuadsDumbbell / BodyweightCompoundUnilateralBeginner
Demonstration coming soon
01 /Setup

Stand tall holding dumbbells at the sides, feet hip width apart.

02 /Execution

Step one foot back and lower until the front thigh is near parallel, then drive through the front foot to return to standing.

03 /Key Cues
  • Step back far enough to keep balance
  • Front foot flat and stable
  • Stand up without leaning excessively
04 /Common Mistakes
  • Short step causing the knee to travel far forward
  • Rushing reps and losing balance
  • Uneven reps between sides
05 /Variations
  • Walking lunge
  • Deficit reverse lunge
06 /Alternatives
07 /Evidence / References

No verified references have been added for this exercise yet. This section is awaiting review — nothing here is cited until a source is confirmed.