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Crossover Reverse Lunge

Crossover Reverse Lunge is an intermediate bodyweight stretching that mainly works your lower back, with help from your abs, abductors (outer hips), glutes, hamstrings and quads.

💪 Lower back🏋️ Bodyweight📈 Intermediate🎯 2-3 holds of 20-30 seconds per side
Crossover Reverse Lunge: starting position
Starting position
Crossover Reverse Lunge: end position
End position

How to do the crossover reverse lunge

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder width apart. This will be your starting position.
  2. Perform a rear lunge by stepping back with one foot and flexing the hips and front knee. As you do so, rotate your torso across the front leg.
  3. After a brief pause, return to the starting position and repeat on the other side, continuing in an alternating fashion.

Muscles worked

Primary: Lower backSecondary: AbsSecondary: Abductors (outer hips)Secondary: GlutesSecondary: HamstringsSecondary: Quads

Sets and reps

Hold each stretch for 20-30 seconds without bouncing, 2-3 times per side. Stretch after training or on rest days.

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Crossover Reverse Lunge alternatives

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FAQ

What muscles does the crossover reverse lunge work?

It mainly works your lower back; your abs, abductors (outer hips), glutes, hamstrings and quads assist.

How many sets and reps of crossover reverse lunge should I do?

Hold each stretch for 20-30 seconds without bouncing, 2-3 times per side. Stretch after training or on rest days.

Is the crossover reverse lunge good for beginners?

It suits lifters with some experience. Beginners can start with a lighter weight or one of the alternatives below.

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