Bodyweight Reverse Lunge with Overhead Reach Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Gluteus Maximus
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Thighs
- Primary Muscle
- Gluteus Maximus
- Secondary Muscles
- Hamstrings, Quadriceps
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5.5
- Alternate Names
- Reverse Lunge with Overhead Stretch
How to: Bodyweight Reverse Lunge with Overhead Reach
- Stand upright with feet shoulder-width apart.
- Take a step back with your right leg, lowering your hips until your front knee is bent at about 90 degrees.
- Push through your left heel to return to the starting position while extending your arms overhead.
- Repeat the movement on the other side.
Common Mistakes
- Leaning too far forward while reaching overhead.
- Not fully extending the back leg during the lunge.
- Allowing the front knee to collapse inward.
Modifications
- Perform the lunge without the overhead reach for initial practice.
- Use a chair or wall for support if balance is a concern.
Tips
- Keep your core engaged throughout the movement.
- Ensure your knee doesn't extend past your toes when lunging.
- Maintain an upright torso when reaching overhead.
Bodyweight Reverse Lunge with Overhead Reach Alternatives
Tags
thighs
strength
lunges
bodyweight
core
balance