Drill

Drills

Weight Training

Slow Reverse Lunge

Control the step and the return

8 min
3 sets of 10 each side
Beginner

Why this drill

Builds toward control the step and the return.

Instructions

  1. 1Step back over a 2-count and tap the back knee lightly down.
  2. 2Keep the torso tall with ribs stacked over the pelvis.
  3. 3Push the front foot into the floor to return without a hop.
  4. 4Reset your balance before the next rep.

What to focus on

A quiet, controlled step back and a balanced return.

Recommended reps

3 sets of 10 each side

Common mistake

Crashing the back knee down and using momentum to stand.