Barbell rear lunge

Barbell rear lunge

Difficulty

Intermediate

Category

Strength

Target Muscle

Glutes

Secondary Muscles

quadriceps, hamstrings, calves

Equipment

Barbell

Body Part

Upper legs

The barbell rear lunge is a compound lower body exercise that targets the glutes, with secondary emphasis on the quadriceps, hamstrings, and calves. It involves stepping backward into a lunge position while supporting a barbell on the upper back, requiring balance, coordination, and strength.

The barbell rear lunge is a compound lower body exercise that targets the glutes, with secondary emphasis on the quadriceps, hamstrings, and calves. It involves stepping backward into a lunge position while supporting a barbell on the upper back, requiring balance, coordination, and strength.

The barbell rear lunge is a compound lower body exercise that targets the glutes, with secondary emphasis on the quadriceps, hamstrings, and calves. It involves stepping backward into a lunge position while supporting a barbell on the upper back, requiring balance, coordination, and strength.

How to Do the Barbell rear lunge

How to Do the Barbell rear lunge

How to Do the Barbell rear lunge

Start by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart and a barbell resting on your upper back. Take a step backward with your right foot, landing on the ball of your foot. Bend both knees to lower your body until your left thigh is parallel to the ground. Push through your left heel to return to the starting position. Repeat with the other leg.

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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