How to do a reverse lunge to knee drive kickback

Lower bodyBodyweightIntermediate

A reverse lunge, a knee drive, then a kick back behind you — a flowing combo that works the whole leg and your balance.

Reverse lunge to knee drive kickback demonstration

How to do it

1Reverse lunge, then drive the knee up
2From there, kick the same leg back behind you
3Control it, stay tall, then switch

Common mistakes

×Rushing so the balance falls apart
×Arching your back on the kickback

Muscles worked

Quads Glutes

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