Reverse Lunge with Twist and Overhead Reach
Muscle Groups: Quads, Glutes
Reverse Lunge with Twist and Overhead Reach focuses on Quads, Glutes, with Hamstrings, Shoulders, Obliques working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Reverse Lunge with Twist and Overhead Reach with proper form and technique.
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Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart and arms relaxed at your sides.
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Step back with your right leg into a lunge, bending both knees while keeping your chest up.
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Twist your torso to the left, reaching your arms overhead, then return to the center as you push back to standing.
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Repeat on the other side, lunging back with your left leg and twisting to the right.
Tips for Success
These tips will help you perform Reverse Lunge with Twist and Overhead Reach safely and effectively while maintaining proper form.
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Keep your front knee aligned over your ankle to avoid strain.
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Engage your core to maintain balance and support your back during the twist.
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Avoid letting your back leg's knee touch the ground in the lunge for better control.
Secondary Muscles
While Reverse Lunge with Twist and Overhead Reach primarily targets Quads, Glutes , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Hamstrings, Shoulders, Obliques . 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 Twist and Overhead Reach, 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 Twist and Overhead Reach, 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.
