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Reverse Lunge demonstration

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Strength / Dumbbell

Reverse Lunge

A lunge variation stepping backward for better knee stability.

Equipment

Dumbbell

Experience

intermediate

Movement

compound

Primary musclesSecondary muscles

Hamstrings

Instructions

  1. 01

    Stand holding dumbbells at your sides.

  2. 02

    Step one leg back and lower your knee toward the floor.

  3. 03

    Lower until your front thigh is parallel to the floor.

  4. 04

    Push through your front heel to return to standing.

  5. 05

    Repeat on both sides.

Choose a load and range you can control. These instructions are general guidance, not a substitute for individual coaching.