What is a good Reverse Lunge?
For a 180 lb male, an Intermediate Reverse Lunge is about 34 reps. Advanced starts around 62 reps. Enter your own bodyweight below to get the exact standard and FVCP rank.
How Many Reverse Lunge Should You Be Able to Do?
Reverse Lunge rep targets for a 180 lb man, by training level:
Reverse Lunge Standards by Bodyweight
Estimates from the FitnessVolt standards model. Updated March 28, 2026. Find the row closest to your bodyweight. Beginner is a first target for a new lifter, Novice a few months in, Intermediate about one to two years of structured training, Advanced several years, Elite the top of the table.
| BW (lbs) | Beginner | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 110 | < 1 | 9 | 38 | 76 | 120 |
| 120 | < 1 | 9 | 37 | 74 | 115 |
| 130 | < 1 | 10 | 37 | 71 | 111 |
| 140 | < 1 | 10 | 36 | 69 | 107 |
| 150 | < 1 | 10 | 36 | 67 | 103 |
| 160 | < 1 | 11 | 35 | 65 | 100 |
| 170 | < 1 | 11 | 34 | 64 | 97 |
| 180 | < 1 | 11 | 34 | 62 | 93 |
| 190 | < 1 | 11 | 33 | 60 | 91 |
| 200 | < 1 | 10 | 32 | 58 | 88 |
| 210 | < 1 | 10 | 31 | 57 | 85 |
| 220 | < 1 | 10 | 31 | 55 | 83 |
| 230 | < 1 | 10 | 30 | 54 | 80 |
| 240 | < 1 | 10 | 29 | 52 | 78 |
| 250 | < 1 | 10 | 28 | 51 | 76 |
| 260 | < 1 | 10 | 28 | 50 | 74 |
| 270 | < 1 | 9 | 27 | 49 | 72 |
| 280 | < 1 | 9 | 26 | 47 | 70 |
| 290 | < 1 | 9 | 26 | 46 | 69 |
| 300 | < 1 | 9 | 25 | 45 | 67 |
| 310 | < 1 | 9 | 24 | 44 | 65 |
| 90 | < 1 | < 1 | 9 | 30 | 54 |
| 100 | < 1 | < 1 | 9 | 28 | 50 |
| 110 | < 1 | < 1 | 8 | 26 | 47 |
| 120 | < 1 | < 1 | 7 | 24 | 44 |
| 130 | < 1 | < 1 | 7 | 22 | 41 |
| 140 | < 1 | < 1 | 6 | 21 | 39 |
| 150 | < 1 | < 1 | 6 | 19 | 36 |
| 160 | < 1 | < 1 | 5 | 18 | 34 |
| 170 | < 1 | < 1 | 4 | 17 | 32 |
| 180 | < 1 | < 1 | 4 | 16 | 31 |
| 190 | < 1 | < 1 | 3 | 15 | 29 |
| 200 | < 1 | < 1 | 2 | 14 | 27 |
| 210 | < 1 | < 1 | 2 | 13 | 26 |
| 220 | < 1 | < 1 | 1 | 12 | 24 |
| 230 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | 11 | 23 |
| 240 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | 10 | 22 |
| 250 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | 10 | 21 |
| 260 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | 9 | 20 |
The Reverse Lunge standard at each level as bodyweight rises, for the sex selected above. Exact numbers in the table above.
Reverse Lunge Standards by Age
How the Reverse Lunge standards change with age, in reps. This table is not tied to one bodyweight, so read it for the trend and use the bodyweight table above for your own number.
| Age | Beginner | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | < 1 | 5 | 25 | 51 | 80 |
| 20 | < 1 | 9 | 33 | 62 | 96 |
| 25 | < 1 | 10 | 34 | 64 | 99 |
| 30 | < 1 | 10 | 34 | 64 | 99 |
| 35 | < 1 | 10 | 34 | 64 | 99 |
| 40 | < 1 | 10 | 34 | 64 | 99 |
| 45 | < 1 | 9 | 31 | 60 | 92 |
| 50 | < 1 | 7 | 27 | 54 | 85 |
| 55 | < 1 | 4 | 23 | 48 | 76 |
| 60 | < 1 | 1 | 18 | 41 | 67 |
| 65 | < 1 | < 1 | 14 | 34 | 58 |
| 70 | < 1 | < 1 | 10 | 28 | 49 |
| 75 | < 1 | < 1 | 6 | 22 | 40 |
| 80 | < 1 | < 1 | 3 | 16 | 33 |
| 85 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | 12 | 27 |
| 90 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | 8 | 21 |
| 15 | < 1 | < 1 | 1 | 14 | 31 |
| 20 | < 1 | < 1 | 6 | 21 | 39 |
| 25 | < 1 | < 1 | 6 | 22 | 41 |
| 30 | < 1 | < 1 | 6 | 22 | 41 |
| 35 | < 1 | < 1 | 6 | 22 | 41 |
| 40 | < 1 | < 1 | 6 | 22 | 41 |
| 45 | < 1 | < 1 | 5 | 19 | 38 |
| 50 | < 1 | < 1 | 3 | 16 | 33 |
| 55 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | 13 | 29 |
| 60 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | 10 | 24 |
| 65 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | 7 | 18 |
| 70 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | 3 | 14 |
| 75 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | 9 |
| 80 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | 6 |
| 85 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | 2 |
| 90 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 |
The Reverse Lunge standard at each level as age rises, for the sex selected above. Exact numbers in the table above.
Check Your Reverse Lunge Level
What the Reverse Lunge Strength Levels Mean
You are working toward your first full-range reps. An easier version or a shorter range is the normal starting point.
You can do a few full-range reps in a row with control. Adding one rep to your best set every week or two is steady progress here.
You can do a solid set of clean reps without swinging, bouncing or cutting the range short. Two or three sessions a week with planned sets keep the number climbing.
Long sets with strict form are routine for you. Many lifters at this level add load with harder variations to keep progressing.
Rep counts this high for your bodyweight take years of focused training. Weighted or harder variations are usually the next challenge.
How to Progress Your Reverse Lunge
Tier-specific training recommendations to move your Reverse Lunge to the next level.
- Start with an easier version you can do for 8 to 12 clean reps.
- Move to the full version once 12 clean reps feel easy.
- End each set one or two reps before your form breaks.
- Train the movement 2 to 3 times a week with several sets, not one all-out set.
- Add one rep to one set each session, and keep the full range.
- Test your max reps every 3 to 4 weeks, not every session.
- Once you can do 12 to 15 strict reps, add weight and train in the 5 to 8 rep range.
- Slow the lowering phase or pause at the hardest point.
- Keep one high-rep day a week so your max set keeps growing.
- Run 4 to 6 week blocks that build volume, then ease off the week before a max test.
- Track your best set and your weighted reps: both show progress.
- Your bodyweight changes your rep count directly, so compare tests at a similar weight.
How to Perform Reverse Lunge
- Start standing with feet hip-width apart, hands on your hips or at your sides.
- Step back with your right foot, lowering your body until your right knee is nearly touching the ground and your left thigh is parallel to the floor.
- Ensure your front knee is aligned over your ankle, not extending past your toes.
- Push through your left heel to return to the starting position.
- Repeat on the other side, stepping back with your left foot.
- Maintain an upright torso throughout the movement.
- Inhale as you step back and lower your body, exhale as you push back up.
Tips
- Keep your torso upright to avoid placing excessive strain on your lower back.
- Ensure your front knee does not extend past your toes to protect your knee joints.
- Use a controlled movement to maintain balance and avoid injury.
- For added difficulty, hold dumbbells at your sides.
Where Do These Reverse Lunge Standards Come From?
The levels on this page are estimates from the FitnessVolt strength standards model. The Reverse Lunge table is an editorial FitnessVolt table, not a measured population. There is no competition or gym dataset for the Reverse Lunge itself. Reader-submitted benchmarks appear only after enough entries are logged for this lift.
Standards data last refreshed: March 28, 2026
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