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How to do a kettlebell reverse lunge with rotation

A reverse lunge holding a kettlebell, rotating your torso over the front leg — legs, core and balance all at once.

How to do it

1. 1Step back into a lunge holding the kettlebell at your chest
2. 2Rotate your torso toward the front leg
3. 3Rotate back, drive up, and switch sides

Common mistakes

• ×Front knee caving in
• ×Rushing the rotation and losing balance

Muscles worked

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