Barbell lunge

Barbell lunge

Difficulty

Intermediate

Category

Strength

Target Muscle

Glutes

Secondary Muscles

quadriceps, hamstrings, calves

Equipment

Barbell

Body Part

Upper legs

The barbell lunge is a compound lower body exercise that targets the glutes, quadriceps, hamstrings, and calves. It involves stepping forward with a barbell on your upper back and lowering your body into a lunge position before returning to standing.

The barbell lunge is a compound lower body exercise that targets the glutes, quadriceps, hamstrings, and calves. It involves stepping forward with a barbell on your upper back and lowering your body into a lunge position before returning to standing.

The barbell lunge is a compound lower body exercise that targets the glutes, quadriceps, hamstrings, and calves. It involves stepping forward with a barbell on your upper back and lowering your body into a lunge position before returning to standing.

How to Do the Barbell lunge

How to Do the Barbell lunge

How to Do the 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.

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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