Barbell lunge exercise demonstration
Barbell lunge

Exercise

Barbell lunge

Barbell lunge is a moderate exercise. It trains glutes.

Muscles
GlutesQuadsHamstringsCalves

Detailed explanation

Start by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart and a barbell resting on your upper back. Take a step forward with your right foot, keeping your torso upright.

Lower your body by bending your right knee until your thigh is parallel to the ground. Push through your right heel to return to the starting position.

Step by step

  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.

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