Reverse Lunge with Reach Back
Muscle Groups: Quads, Glutes
Reverse Lunge with Reach Back focuses on Quads, Glutes, with Hamstrings, Shoulders working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Reverse Lunge with Reach Back with proper form and technique.
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Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart and arms at your sides.
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Step back with your right foot into a lunge, bending both knees; keep your front knee over your ankle.
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Extend your arms forward as you reach back with your right foot, creating a straight line from head to toe.
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Push through your front heel to return to standing, then switch legs.
Tips for Success
These tips will help you perform Reverse Lunge with Reach Back safely and effectively while maintaining proper form.
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Keep your chest up and core engaged to maintain balance and proper form during the lunge.
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Avoid letting your front knee extend past your toes to protect your joints.
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Make sure to push through your heel when returning to the starting position for better stability.
Secondary Muscles
While Reverse Lunge with Reach Back primarily targets Quads, Glutes , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Hamstrings, Shoulders . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Reverse Lunge with Reach Back, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Reverse Lunge with Reach Back, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
