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Reverse Arm Quick Lunge

Reverse Arm Quick Lunge: Boost cardio & leg strength! This dynamic exercise combines lunges with arm swings for a full-body burn.

The Reverse Arm Quick Lunge is a compound exercise that mainly works the glutes & hips and quads, with help from the back and core. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.

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Reverse Arm Quick Lunge Muscles Worked

Primary

Glutes (gluteus maximus); Quads (quadriceps femoris)

Secondary

Lats (latissimus dorsi); Deep Core (transverse abdominis)

How to do the Reverse Arm Quick Lunge

  1. Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart and your arms at your sides.

  2. Take a step backward with one foot, bending both knees to lower yourself until your back knee nearly touches the ground. Your front thigh should be parallel to the ground, and your back thigh should be perpendicular to it. The front knee should be directly above the ankle.

  3. As you lunge, briskly swing your arms in front of your chest, as if you were running. Keep your upper body straight, shoulders back, and engage your core.

  4. Push off the back foot and quickly return to the starting position while pumping your arms back to your sides.

  5. Repeat the movement, alternating legs for each lunge and maintaining a quick, but controlled arm movement throughout.

  6. Perform the exercise for the desired number of repetitions or for a specific time interval, keeping the pace steady and movements controlled.

Tips: Make sure to keep your core engaged and back straight throughout the exercise to maintain balance and protect your lower back. Breathe out as you push back to the starting position. Start with a slow pace to get used to the movement, then increase your speed as you become more comfortable with the exercise. Always warm up before starting the exercise to prepare your muscles and prevent injury.

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Reverse Arm Quick Lunge FAQs

What muscles does the Reverse Arm Quick Lunge work?

The Reverse Arm Quick Lunge mainly works the glutes & hips and quads, with help from the back and core. The main muscles are the gluteus maximus and quadriceps femoris.

What equipment do you need for the Reverse Arm Quick Lunge?

None. The Reverse Arm Quick Lunge is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.

Is the Reverse Arm Quick Lunge a compound exercise?

Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.

What workout day should the Reverse Arm Quick Lunge go on?

It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.

What are some Reverse Arm Quick Lunge variations and alternatives?

Similar exercises include the 4-Reverse & 4-Side Tap Lunge, Alternating Sprinter Lunge, Bodyweight Rear Front Raise Lunge and Bodyweight Reverse Lunge with Overhead Reach.

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