# Reverse Lunge to Knee Drive

URL: https://heatsy.app/ex/reverse-lunge-to-knee-drive

Also known as: Backward Lunge to Knee Drive, Reverse Lunge with Knee Raise, Reverse Lunge to Knee Up, Reverse Lunge with Knee Drive, Reverse Lunge Knee Raise

Body region: Legs, Glutes

## Muscles

- Main: Gluteus Maximus, Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Medialis, Vastus Intermedius
- Helps: Iliopsoas, Rectus Femoris, Adductor Magnus
- Holds: Rectus Abdominis, Gluteus Medius

## Technique

1. Stand tall on one leg with the other foot raised slightly.
2. Step back into a reverse lunge and lower the back knee.
3. Push through the front foot to rise and, in one motion, drive the back knee up toward the chest.
4. Lower the foot straight back into the next lunge; finish the set, then switch legs.

### Cues

- Balance on the standing leg for a moment at the top.
- Stay tall.

### Common mistakes

- Leaning forward while driving the knee.
- Rushing past the balance point.

## Alternatives

- [Bodyweight Reverse Lunge](https://heatsy.app/ex/bodyweight-reverse-lunge)
- [Forward Lunge](https://heatsy.app/ex/forward-lunge)