How to do a reverse lunge knee drive

Lower bodyBodyweightBeginner

A reverse lunge that drives the back knee up to your chest as you stand — strength and balance in one.

How to do it

1Step back into a lunge
2Drive that back knee up and through as you stand
3Stay tall and controlled, then switch

Common mistakes

×Rushing and losing balance on the drive
×Front knee caving in

Muscles worked

Quads Glutes

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