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How to do Barbell Lunge

Primary muscle: Legs · Secondary: Glutes, Core

LegsIntermediateBarbellCompound
Barbell Lunge start and end positionBarbell Lunge start and end position

Step-by-step

  1. Take the bar on your traps and stand with feet hip-width apart
  2. Take a controlled step forward with one foot
  3. Lower your back knee toward the floor until both knees reach 90 degrees
  4. Drive through your front heel to push back to the start
  5. Repeat, alternating legs

Coaching tip

Step far enough that your front knee stays over your ankle; a short step pushes the knee forward.

Caution

Skip this move or ask a professional first if you have pain or an injury in: knee. FitCi filters it out of your program automatically based on the injuries in your profile.

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