Barbell Lunge

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Learn how to do the Barbell Lunge with proper form and technique. This barbell exercise primarily targets your Glutes, with secondary emphasis on Quadriceps, Hamstrings, Calves.

Barbell Lunge exercise demonstration showing proper form

How to Do the Barbell Lunge

Follow these steps to perform the Barbell Lunge with correct form:

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

Barbell Lunge Muscles Worked

Primary

glutes

Secondary

quadricepshamstringscalves

Exercise Details

Equipment
barbell
Body Part
upper legs
Category
Main

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