Stepping back keeps you on one spot, and this reverse lunge counter is built around that. Step back, drop straight down, and return to the same mark every rep.
Dumbbells are optional. The counter reads both legs together, so step back with either leg and alternate as you like while the coach counts out loud.
Phone setup
Set the phone upright at chest height, a few steps back, so your whole body fits in the frame from head to feet.
Stand side-on to the phone so your knee bend and the drop of your hips show in profile.
- Step back into each lunge and return to the same spot, so you stay in frame.
Form cues
- Step back, drop straight down. Move one leg back, then lower your hips straight down instead of leaning forward.
- Keep your torso upright. Lowering straight down, instead of tipping forward, loads your quads and glutes.
- Front knee over front foot. Let your front knee track in line with your front foot as you lower.
- Push back to your spot. Drive off the front foot to return to where you started, so you never drift out of the shot.
Common mistakes
- Walking out of the frame. Every step that drifts from your spot brings you closer to the edge of the shot. Stay on one spot and return to it after each rep.
- Stepping back without lowering. Your hips have to drop toward your front knee for a rep to count. A step back with no drop isn't counted.
- Facing the phone. Square-on, the knee bend flattens out. Turn side-on so your profile shows.
How FitnessBruh counts it
Your knee angle is what counts, read from hip to knee to ankle. Standing is the start, stepping back and dropping is the far position, and standing back up completes the rep.
A second check watches your hips drop toward your front knee. A step back without lowering isn't counted, because both checks have to agree.
Both legs are read together, so you can step back with either leg and alternate freely. Counting waits for a steady view of your shoulders and hips, so return to the same spot each time.
FAQ
Can I step back with either leg?
Yes. The counter reads both legs together, so you can step back with the same leg or alternate as you like. Just return to your spot each time.
Do I need dumbbells for reverse lunges?
No. Bodyweight works, and dumbbells are optional. The counter reads your knee and your hips, so the weight in your hands doesn't change the count.
Where should the phone go for reverse lunges?
Side-on to you, upright at chest height and a few steps back. Keep your whole body in the frame, with room to step back onto one spot.
