Barbell Lunge demonstration
Equipmentbarbell
Difficultyintermediate
glutesupper legs

Barbell Lunge

The barbell lunge is a compound lower body exercise that targets the glutes, quadriceps, hamstrings, and calves. It involves stepping forward with a barbell on your upper back and lowering your body into a lunge position before returning to standing.

Step-by-Step Form & Technique

  1. 1.Start by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart and a barbell resting on your upper back.
  2. 2.Take a step forward with your right foot, keeping your torso upright.
  3. 3.Lower your body by bending your right knee until your thigh is parallel to the ground.
  4. 4.Push through your right heel to return to the starting position.
  5. 5.Repeat with your left leg, alternating legs for the desired number of repetitions.

Secondary Muscles

quadricepshamstringscalves

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