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 your arms relaxed at your sides.
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Take a large step backward with your right foot, landing on the ball of your foot.
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Lower your hips by bending both knees to 90-degree angles, keeping your front shin vertical and your back knee hovering above the floor.
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As you lunge, reach your left arm diagonally backward and down towards your right heel, twisting your torso slightly.
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Push off your right foot and drive through your left heel to return to the starting standing position, bringing your left arm back to your side.
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Repeat the movement on the opposite side, stepping back with your left foot and reaching with your right arm.
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
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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.
