Lower BackIntermediate

Crossover Reverse Lunge

Stretching movement using No Equipment.

1 / 2

Muscle guide

See the primary and supporting muscles.

The stronger highlight marks the main muscle associated with this movement. The lighter highlight marks supporting muscles.

Primary Lower BackSupporting Abdominals, Abductors, Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps

Movement instructions

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.

Technique guidance

Breathe slowly and evenly. Exhale as you ease into a comfortable range, and never use the breath to force a deeper position.

Use only a comfortable range; a stretch may feel like tension but should not feel sharp or joint-specific.
Come out of the position slowly and use support when balance is limited.

General guidance matched from movement type and equipment; it is not individualized coaching or medical advice.

Related movements