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Reverse lunge with knee drive

A reverse lunge that finishes by driving the back knee up to hip height for balance and power.

IntermediateNo equipmentLow impactSuggested: 10 reps per side

How to do it

  1. Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart.
  2. Step one foot back and lower into a lunge.
  3. Push through your front foot and swing the back knee forward and up to hip height.
  4. Pause on one leg, then step straight back into the next lunge and finish your set before switching legs.

Work one side, then switch. Timed sets run once per side.

Form tips

  • Swing the opposite arm forward as the knee drives up.
  • Stand tall on the support leg at the top.

Muscles worked

Neck: not workedTraps: not workedShoulders: not workedChest: not workedBiceps: not workedForearms: not workedAbs: moderateObliques: not workedHip flexors: moderateOuter 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: not workedCalves: not workedBack
LightModerateStrong
GlutesQuadsHip flexorsAbs

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