strength
Reverse Lunge
Exercise animation · 10-second loop
Use the controls to pause or replay. Follow the written cues and setup checks below.
Kalyra may avoid or modify this exercise when:
- Deep knee bendingKalyra holds back deep-knee-bend movements when you've flagged knee sensitivity.
Musclesquads, glutes
EquipmentNone
Positionstanding
Impactlow
Training roleSTRENGTH
Muscles at work
quads, glutes · primary muscles
Form cues
- Step back and lower until both knees are about 90°
- Front knee tracks over the shoelaces, torso upright
- Push through the front heel to return; alternate legs
Common errors
- ✗ Front knee collapsing inward
- ✗ Leaning the torso far forward
How Kalyra programs it
Trains the lunge pattern through quads and glutes with a clear rep target and progression path — one of the fundamental movements a balanced plan is built from.
Typically 2–4 sets of 6–10 reps per side.
Easier · Harder · Substitutions
No harder progression on file.
Written cues and setup checks remain the instruction alongside available exercise animations.
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