Reverse lunge

A step back and a descent until the back knee is just above the floor, the front leg does the work. Kinder to the knees than the forward lunge.

Level

Start

Equipment

No equipment

Measure

reps

Tempo

2-1-1-0 (down, pause, up, pause)

Technique

1. Take a long step back, trunk upright.
2. Lower until the back knee hovers just above the floor, front knee over the foot.
3. Stand by driving through the front heel, bring the leg back.

Common mistakes

• Trunk leaning forward.
• Step too short: the front knee travels far past the foot.