Forward/Reverse Lunge w/Cross-Connect
Forward/Reverse Lunge w/Cross-Connect is a unilateral lower body exercise training the hip, knee, and thoracic spine across the sagittal and transverse planes, using Bodyweight.
- Laterality
- Unilateral
- Planes
- Sagittal · Transverse
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Primary joints
- Hip · Knee · Thoracic Spine
Demo video
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How to perform it
- 1Perform alternating forward and reverse lunges adding a cross-connect arm reach at the bottom of each rep. This multi-directional lunge pattern with rotational reach challenges hip mobility, balance, and thoracic rotation across planes. Move deliberately and control each transition.
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Training profile
Joints
Plane of motion
Training intent
MobilityRehab
Motor Control
Stability
Strength
Power
Tissue LoadingPerformance
Highlighted rungs are where this movement lives on the rehab → performance continuum.
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