Kettlebell Reverse Lunge
Hold bells in the rack or at the sides and step back into deep lunges, driving through the front heel.
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Demo video from YouTube, played in its own player.
- Equipment
- Kettlebell
- Movement
- Legs
Sets and reps
- For strength: 3 to 5 sets of 3 to 6 reps, resting 2 to 3 minutes between sets.
- For muscle: 3 to 4 sets of 6 to 12 reps (up to 15 on smaller lifts), resting 1 to 2 minutes, ending each set 1 to 3 reps short of failure (RPE 7 to 9).
- Add a rep or a small amount of weight once every set reaches the top of the range at the same effort.
General ranges, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts.
Variations
The same movement with other equipment or a different angle.
Alternatives
Other exercises for the quads, for when the kettlebell is taken or you want a change.
Questions
- What muscles does the Kettlebell Reverse Lunge work?
- The Kettlebell Reverse Lunge mainly works the quads and glutes.
- What equipment do you need for the Kettlebell Reverse Lunge?
- A kettlebell.
- How many sets and reps of the Kettlebell Reverse Lunge?
- For strength: 3 to 5 sets of 3 to 6 reps, resting 2 to 3 minutes between sets. For muscle: 3 to 4 sets of 6 to 12 reps (up to 15 on smaller lifts), resting 1 to 2 minutes, ending each set 1 to 3 reps short of failure (RPE 7 to 9). Add a rep or a small amount of weight once every set reaches the top of the range at the same effort.
- What can I do instead of the Kettlebell Reverse Lunge?
- ATG Split Squat, Backward Sled Drag, Band Squat and Barbell Anderson Squat work the same main muscle.
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Coaches add the Kettlebell Reverse Lunge to any workout in CoachVana, set the sets, reps, load and rest, and clients see this demo as they train.
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