How to perform Barbell Reverse Lunge with proper form
Setup
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Barbell Position: Place a barbell on your upper back, similar to a back squat, grip it with both hands.
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Stand Tall: Feet shoulder-width apart and engage your core.
Execution
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Step Back: Take a step back with one foot, lowering your knee toward the floor while keeping the front knee directly above your ankle.
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Lower Your Body: Bend both knees to lower into the lunge. The back knee should hover just above the ground.
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Front Foot Pressure: Press through the heel of your front foot to initiate the movement back to the starting position.
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Return: Bring your back leg forward to return to a standing position.
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Alternate: Switch legs and repeat the movement.
Tips for Proper Form
- Back Straight: Keep your torso upright and avoid leaning forward.
- Knees in Line: Ensure your knees do not cave in; they should follow the direction of your toes.
- Foot Placement: Maintain a stable foot placement, ensuring the front heel remains planted.
- Control: Focus on a controlled movement both during the descent and ascent.
Common Mistakes
- Leaning Forward: This can strain your back; maintain an upright posture.
- Neglecting Back Knee: Don't let your back knee touch the ground forcefully; control the movement.
- Turning Feet Out: Keep your toes pointing forward to protect your knees.
By following these guidelines, you can perform the Barbell Reverse Lunge effectively and safely.
Exercises
Clean, Barbell
Type: Upper, Lower, Push
Target: Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps, Back, Shoulders
Synergist: Calves, Biceps, Chest, Forearms
Clean and Jerk, Barbell
Type: Upper, Lower, Push
Target: Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps, Back, Shoulders
Synergist: Calves, Biceps, Chest, Forearms
Deadlift, Barbell
Type: Lower, Pull
Target: Glutes, Back, Hamstrings
Synergist: Quadriceps, Calves, Abs, Forearms
Deadlift, Cable
Type: Lower, Pull
Target: Glutes, Back, Hamstrings
Synergist: Quadriceps, Calves, Abs, Forearms
Deadlift, Dumbbell
Type: Lower, Pull
Target: Glutes, Back, Hamstrings
Synergist: Quadriceps, Calves, Abs, Forearms
Deadlift, Smith Machine
Type: Lower, Pull
Target: Glutes, Back, Hamstrings
Synergist: Quadriceps, Calves, Abs, Forearms
Deadlift, Band
Type: Lower, Pull
Target: Glutes, Back, Hamstrings
Synergist: Quadriceps, Calves, Abs, Forearms
Deadlift, Kettlebell
Type: Lower, Pull
Target: Glutes, Back, Hamstrings
Synergist: Quadriceps, Calves, Abs, Forearms
Deadlift, Leverage Machine
Type: Lower, Pull
Target: Glutes, Back, Hamstrings
Synergist: Quadriceps, Calves, Abs, Forearms
Good Morning, Barbell
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Hamstrings
Synergist: Glutes
Good Morning, Smith Machine
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Hamstrings
Synergist: Glutes
Good Morning, Leverage Machine
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Hamstrings
Synergist: Glutes
Hip Adductor, Leverage Machine
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Hamstrings, Glutes
Synergist: Quadriceps
Lying Leg Curl, Band
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Hamstrings
Synergist: Calves
Lying Leg Curl, Leverage Machine
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Hamstrings
Synergist: Calves
Reverse Lunge, Barbell
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Glutes, Hamstrings
Synergist: Calves
Reverse Lunge, Dumbbell
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Glutes, Hamstrings
Synergist: Calves
Reverse Lunge, Kettlebell
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Glutes, Hamstrings
Synergist: Calves
Reverse Lunge, Bodyweight
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Glutes, Hamstrings
Synergist: Calves
Romanian Deadlift, Barbell
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Back, Glutes, Hamstrings
Synergist: Abs, Calves