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Smith Machine Reverse Lunge

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Step back to a lunge to work your glutes and thighs with less knee strain

How to Smith Machine Reverse Lunge

Starting Position

1. Place the bar on your shoulders and stand with your feet hip-width apart.

2. Keep your chest up and your gaze facing forward.

Proper Form

1. Step back with one foot while bending both knees together.

2. When the front knee is about 90 degrees, push off the floor with the heel of the front foot to rise up.

Breathing Technique

Inhale while going down, and exhale while coming up.

Precautions

1. Please make sure that your front knee does not go past your toes.

2. Engage your core to prevent your upper body from leaning too far forward.

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