Barbell lateral lunge

Barbell lateral lunge

Difficulty

Intermediate

Category

Strength

Target Muscle

Glutes

Secondary Muscles

quadriceps, hamstrings, calves

Equipment

Barbell

Body Part

Upper legs

The barbell lateral lunge is a lower body exercise that targets the glutes and also works the quadriceps, hamstrings, and calves. It involves stepping laterally while supporting a barbell on your upper back, requiring strength, balance, and coordination.

The barbell lateral lunge is a lower body exercise that targets the glutes and also works the quadriceps, hamstrings, and calves. It involves stepping laterally while supporting a barbell on your upper back, requiring strength, balance, and coordination.

The barbell lateral lunge is a lower body exercise that targets the glutes and also works the quadriceps, hamstrings, and calves. It involves stepping laterally while supporting a barbell on your upper back, requiring strength, balance, and coordination.

How to Do the Barbell lateral lunge

How to Do the Barbell lateral lunge

How to Do the Barbell lateral lunge

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

Related Exercises

Related Exercises

Arms apart circular toe touch (male)

Assisted lying glutes stretch

Assisted lying gluteus and piriformis stretch

Back Squat

Band bent-over hip extension

Band hip lift

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