Weighted Reverse Lunge with Reach Back
Muscle Groups: Quads, Glutes
Weighted 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 Weighted Reverse Lunge with Reach Back with proper form and technique.
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Stand with your feet hip-width apart, holding a weight in one hand at your side.
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Step back with one leg, bending both knees to lower into a lunge while reaching the weight back toward the floor.
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Push through your front heel to return to standing, bringing the weight back up as you step forward.
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Alternate legs and repeat for desired number of reps.
Tips for Success
These tips will help you perform Weighted 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 throughout the movement.
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Ensure your front knee stays behind your toes when you lunge to protect your joints.
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Use a weight that allows you to maintain proper form without straining.
Secondary Muscles
While Weighted 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 Weighted 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 Weighted 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.
