Reviewed exercise · beginner

Cable Reverse Lunge

A secondary lunge movement for quadriceps, glutes.

Equipment

cables

Typical range

8–15 reps

Also trains

hamstrings, core

Set up

Face the low cable with the handle held close and clear space behind.

Execute

Step back, lower under control, and return by driving through the planted foot.

Complete the final repetition with the same controlled path, then return the load safely.

Coaching cues

• Control the cable pull.
• Use a repeatable range.

Common mistakes

• Letting the stack pull the torso forward.
• Adding load after position or control is lost.

Modify or stop when relevant discomfort is reported. Educational content does not diagnose injury.