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REVERSE LUNGE

Step backward into a lunge. More knee-friendly than the forward lunge.

MOVEMENT GUIDE

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HOW TO PERFORM

  1. 1

    Stand tall, feet hip-width apart.

  2. 2

    Step backward with one foot, lowering the rear knee toward the floor.

  3. 3

    Front shin stays vertical, torso upright.

  4. 4

    Drive through the front heel to return to standing.

  5. 5

    Alternate legs each rep.

THE STANDARD

Rear knee approaches the floor each rep. Front shin vertical. Torso upright.

COACHING CUES

Step back — back knee hovers 1 inch off floorFront shin stays verticalMaintain stable foot position throughoutDrive through front heel to return

COMMON MISTAKES

  • Torso leaning forward.

  • Front knee tracking inward.

SCALING / SUBSTITUTIONS

  • Hold a wall for balance.

  • Reduce range of motion.

300WOD APPLICATION

The reverse lunge is a Foundation bodyweight lower body movement.

300WOD STANDARDS

Foundation✓
Hoplite
Elite
Spartan

EQUIPMENT

Bodyweight

MUSCLES

Primary

QuadricepsGlutes

Secondary

HamstringsAbs / Core
Reverse Lunge — 300WOD Exercise Library