Exercise guide

Reverse lunge

Works your quads and glutes, with help from your hamstrings and core. Body weight. Beginner friendly.

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The animated demo for this exercise is in the members’ area.

Main musclesquads and glutes
Helpershamstrings and core
EquipmentBody weight
LevelBeginner friendly
In your plan3 sets of 10-12 reps
Rest1 minute

How to do it

  1. Stand tall with your feet hip width.
  2. Step one foot back and lower for 2 seconds until your back knee is just above the floor.
  3. Keep most of your weight on your front leg and your chest up.
  4. Push through your front heel to bring your back foot in to stand.
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The animated demo, side and front views, the common mistakes to avoid, and a weight and rep target for every set, from your last session.

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