The reverse lunge is a basic yet powerful exercise ... So, step back, lunge and move forward with stronger, more resilient knees. Sign up for CNN’s Fitness, But Better newsletter series.

Bend at both knees to lower to the ground ... so use mind-to-muscle connection to reap the benefits of the reverse lunge. “When you stand up, the most important thing to think about is which ...

With the feet as wide as the hips, step the right foot back into a reverse lunge. Then, with force, bring the right knee through center and up toward your chest as you jump on your left foot ...

You'll take on drills most typically seen at two-a-day football practices to push yourself physically and mentally.

Why it works: Reverse lunges focus on balance and stability ... Step up with right foot, then drive the left knee up toward your chest so hip and knee form a 90-degree angle.

I stuck with reverse lunges throughout ... keeping your chest up and your shoulders back. Lower your body by bending both knees at a 90° angle. Your front knee should be directly above your ...

But ask someone like Ben Patrick, Knees Over Toes Guy, and he'd point to the split squat. While back squats can help develop ...

The back lunge (reverse lunge) Stand up straight and instead of positioning your one leg to the front, push it back and lower that back leg and bend your knee almost to the ground. The jump lunge ...

Research suggests reverse lunges may be better for people with knee sensitivity ... barbell for lunges is good for those looking to load up significant amounts of weight and build more muscle.

So come back to your Low Lunge. Hands up, if you'd like ... And take the left hand over for Reverse Triangle. You can have the hand on the thigh or on the knee, below the knee, any place that's ...

But ask someone like Ben Patrick, Knees Over Toes Guy ... and balance before advancing to more intense variations like reverse lunges and walking lunges, which are more demanding and dynamic ...