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Reverse Forward High-Knee Lunge

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Build leg strength and balance! This dynamic exercise combines reverse/forward lunges with a high knee drive for a full-body workout.

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Mr. Grey Smith
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Muscle Groups

Primary

Secondary

Instructions

1. Start by standing upright with your feet hip-width apart.

2. Step back with one foot into a reverse lunge. Lower your hips so that your front thigh is nearly parallel to the floor, with your front knee positioned directly over your ankle. Your back knee should come close to touching the ground.

3. Push through the heel of your front foot to extend your legs and step back to the starting position while simultaneously driving the knee of your rear leg up in front of you into a high knee position. Balance on your standing leg for a moment.

4. From the high knee position, move the same leg forward into a forward lunge, placing the foot down ahead of you and lowering your hips toward the ground. Again, aim for your front thigh to be parallel to the floor and your front knee to be above your ankle. Your back knee should once more be close to the ground.

5. Push through the heel of your front foot to return to the starting position, bringing your feet back to hip-width apart.

6. Repeat the sequence for a specific number of repetitions before switching legs.

Remember to maintain good posture throughout the exercise, keeping your chest up and shoulders back. Engage your core to stabilize your body, especially as you transition between the lunges and the high knee.

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