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 tall with your feet hip-width apart, holding a single dumbbell with both hands at chest height.
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Step your right leg straight back, lowering your hips until both knees are bent at approximately 90-degree angles.
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As you lunge, extend the dumbbell with both hands towards your right foot, keeping your chest up and core engaged.
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Push off your right foot and drive through your left heel to return to the starting standing position, bringing the dumbbell back to chest height.
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Repeat the movement by stepping your left leg back.
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.
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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.
