Landmine Reverse Lunge
A reverse lunge holding the end of a landmine barbell at the chest. The angled bar helps you balance and keeps the torso upright, making it a friendly way to load lunges.
Primary muscles
- Quadriceps
- Glutes (Gluteus Maximus)
Secondary muscles
- Hamstrings
- Adductors
- Transverse Abdominis
- Sets
- 3
- Reps
- 8–12 each leg
- Rest
- 60–90s
How to perform
Starting position
Face the landmine and hold the loaded end of the bar at your chest with both hands, elbows tucked, feet hip-width apart.
Step one foot straight back.
Lower the back knee toward the floor, keeping the bar against your chest.
Drive through the front foot to stand up.
Bring the back foot forward and repeat, alternating legs or finishing one side first.
Breathing: Inhale as you step back, exhale as you stand.
Coaching tips
Bar glued to the chest
Tall torso
Push through the front heel
Common mistakes
This information is general fitness guidance, not medical advice. Stop if you feel pain and consult a qualified professional.