The Reverse Lunge is a great exercise for people looking for something a little more challenging than a split squat, but are not quite ready for the dynamic forward lunge.  Because the driving leg of the reverse lunge stays grounded, you create less impact to the knee joint then you would when doing the dynamic forward lunge.  That’s why I suggest the reverse lunge as a natural progression from the split squat when it comes to training the legs.

Primary muscles worked.

• Quadriceps
• Glutes

Stabilizers

• Abdominals
• Obliques
• Glute Medius
• Adductors
• Hip Flexors

Tips:

1.  When doing the reverse lunge keep your torso tall throughout the entire movement and do not break posture.

2.  Coming from the bottom to the top, really drive through your front heel and squeeze your buttocks at the top of the movement.

3.  For added difficulty, try adding weight or alternating legs.