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Reverse lunges

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Reverse lunges: start of the movement
1 · start
Reverse lunges: end of the movement
2 · end
Muscles worked
shoulderschestbicepsforearmsabsabsquadscalvesshoulderschestbicepsforearmsabsabsquadscalvesFRONTshouldersbackbacktricepsforearmsbackgluteshamstringscalvesshouldersbackbacktricepsforearmsbackgluteshamstringscalvesBACK
Primary: quads, glutes

Correct technique

  1. 1Stand with your weight on one leg.
  2. 2Step back.
  3. 3Lower your back knee to just above the floor.
  4. 4Push back with your front leg.
Breathing: Exhale on the effort (lifting, pressing, pulling), inhale as you release.

Common mistakes

  • ✕Swaying from side to side.
  • ✕Hinge forward.

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