How To Perform The Bodyweight Reverse Lunge With Blocked Knee

The blocked knee style of bodyweight reverse lunge is a great exercise for your legs and glutes. It is also a simple way to improve your balance and coordination.

This move is performed by holding your back leg at a 90-degree angle while lunging backward with your front leg. You then reverse the motion and return to the starting position.

Benefits

• A great way to build strength in your glutes, hamstrings, calves, and quads.
• This move will also help improve your balance and coordination.
• Can be done anywhere, making it a great choice for when you are short on time or equipment.

1. Block your knee so that it doesn't track forward past the middle of your foot.
2. Lower with your weight on your forward heel.
3. Don't let your hips open up at the bottom. Keep them squared forward.
4. Keep your lower back neutral by pulling your ribs down with your abs and keeping your abs tight. Don't let your back arch.
5. Drive upward with your weight rooted through the heel of your forward foot. 6. Keep your knee tracked straight ahead over your toes.

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This is a great way to work your legs and improve your range of motion. This move can be performed with or without weight, making it a versatile exercise for all fitness levels. Give this move a try and see how it can benefit your workout routine!