How to do a forward to reverse to lateral lunge

Lower bodyBodyweightIntermediate

Three lunges in one flowing set on the same leg — forward, back, then out to the side. A proper balance and strength challenge.

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How to do it

1Lunge forward, then back, then out to the side on one leg
2Keep your chest up throughout
3Move slowly and controlled, then switch

Muscles worked

Quads Glutes

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