Alternating Step-Up to Reverse Lunge – 3 sets x 10 reps per leg, 60 sec rest
Starting Position: Stand facing a bench or platform, holding dumbbells at your sides or bodyweight.
Execution: Step up onto the bench with one leg, driving through the heel of the foot on the bench, then step down and immediately perform a reverse lunge by stepping the same leg back.
Muscles Worked: Quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, calves, core.
Form Tips: Maintain an upright posture throughout, ensuring the front knee doesn’t extend past the toes during the lunge.