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.

Forward to reverse to lateral lunge demonstration

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

Common mistakes

×Rushing between directions
×Knee caving in on any of the three

Muscles worked

Quads Glutes

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