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Movement · Upper Legs

Barbell Lunge

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. Repeat with your left leg, alternating legs for the desired number of repetitions.

TargetGlutes
Equipmentbarbell
Body partUpper Legs

Technique

How to Perform

  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.

Muscles worked

Target and supporting

Target

Glutes

Secondary

QuadricepsHamstringsCalves

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Move within a comfortable range and use qualified coaching when learning unfamiliar exercises or using equipment. This educational content is not medical advice.