Barbell lateral lunge exercise demonstration
Barbell lateral lunge

Exercise

Barbell lateral lunge

Barbell lateral lunge is a moderate exercise. It trains glutes.

Muscles
GlutesQuadsHamstringsCalves

Detailed explanation

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a barbell across your upper back. Take a big step to the side with your right foot, keeping your left foot planted.

Bend your right knee and lower your body down into a lunge position, keeping your left leg straight. Push off with your right foot and return to the starting position.

Step by step

  1. 1

    Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a barbell across your upper back.

  2. 2

    Take a big step to the side with your right foot, keeping your left foot planted.

  3. 3

    Bend your right knee and lower your body down into a lunge position, keeping your left leg straight.

  4. 4

    Push off with your right foot and return to the starting position.

  5. 5

    Repeat on the other side, stepping with your left foot.

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