Band reverse lunge
A compound exercise for the glutes and quads, with help from the hamstrings. Equipment: resistance bands.
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How to do it
- Setup: Stand on a band with the front foot, ends held at your shoulders.
- Step back and lower the back knee
- Drive through the front heel to return
Muscles worked

Equipment
Alternatives
Exercises that train the same main muscles. See all band reverse lunge alternatives.
- Band step-upResistance bands and Plyo box or step
- Barbell rear-foot-raised split squatBarbell, Squat rack and Flat bench
- Barbell reverse lungeBarbell and Squat rack
- Barbell reverse lungeBarbell and Squat rack
- Barbell step-upBarbell, Squat rack and Plyo box or step
- Barbell walking lungeBarbell and Squat rack
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