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Reverse lunge

A backward-stepping lunge that is easier to balance than the forward version and strengthens the thighs and glutes.

BeginnerNo equipmentLow impactSuggested: 12 reps

How to do it

  1. Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart.
  2. Step one foot back and land softly on the ball of that foot.
  3. Bend both knees to lower until your front thigh is about parallel to the floor.
  4. Drive through your front heel to bring the back foot forward and stand up.
  5. Alternate legs with each rep.

Alternate sides with each rep.

Form tips

  • Keep most of your weight on the front leg.
  • Drop straight down, as if your back knee is heading for the floor.

Muscles worked

Neck: not workedTraps: not workedShoulders: not workedChest: not workedBiceps: not workedForearms: not workedAbs: not workedObliques: not workedHip flexors: not workedOuter hips: not workedQuads: moderateInner thighs: not workedCalves: not workedFrontNeck: not workedTraps: not workedShoulders: not workedUpper back: not workedLats: not workedLower back: not workedTriceps: not workedForearms: not workedOuter hips: not workedGlutes: strongHamstrings: moderateCalves: not workedBack
LightModerateStrong
GlutesQuadsHamstrings

Lunge variations

More legs & glutes