Reverse Sliding Lunge

General and Specifics

• this exercise works the best on a smooth floor
• you can also do it on the carpet with a paper plate

Starting Position

• place one ball on the towel
• the feet are hip width apart
• hold the hands at the temples or the hips or stretch out the arms in front of you
• your body is upright

Correct Execution

• bend the leg, which is not on the towel
• at the same time, slide back with the other leg, it remains straight
• the supporting leg is in the final position, if the thigh is about parallel to the ground
• make sure that the knee does not protrude the toes, to preserve the joint
• knees and feet point into the same direction
• the upper body is tilted forward a bit, the chest points forward and your sight stays up
• put some pressure on the towel and brace the bottom
• pull the leg towards the starting position
• do several reps with one side, then switch

tip for the workout

• as in the Lunge With Dumbbells, use weights, a filled backpack or hold a weight in front of your body to make the exercise more intensive