Bodyweight Reverse Lunge

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Movement pattern

Lunge

Equipment

Bodyweight

Main muscles

Gluteus maximus, Rectus femoris, Vastus intermedius, Vastus lateralis, Vastus medialis

Also works

Adductor magnus, Biceps femoris (long head), Semimembranosus, Semitendinosus

Stabilisers

External abdominal oblique, Gluteus medius, Internal abdominal oblique, Rectus abdominis, Transversus abdominis

Muscle groups

Glutes, Quadriceps

Level

Beginner

Type

Compound, push, one side at a time

Load

Bodyweight

Logged as

Reps

Joint load

Knee: moderate

Related exercises

Belongs to: Bodyweight Forward Lunge

Alternatives: Barbell Reverse Lunge, Bodyweight Forward Lunge, Dumbbell Walking Lunge

Variation of: Bodyweight Forward Lunge

Harder version of: Bodyweight Forward Lunge

Easier version of: Dumbbell Reverse Lunge

Opposing movement: Bodyweight Single-Leg Romanian Deadlift, Flutter Kick, High Knees, Lying Leg Raise, Mountain Climber, Sit-Up, Sprint, V-Up

Other names

German: Umgekehrte Ausfallschritte · Spanish: Arremetidas inversas · French: Fentes arrière

Liftosaur: Reverse Lunge, Bodyweight · wger: Reverse lunges

Also called: Backward Lunge, Rear Lunge, Reverse Lunge, Reverse Lunges, Step-Back Lunge

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