Alternating Barbell Forward Lunge
- Primary muscles
- Quads, Glutes
- Secondary muscles
- Hamstrings, Lower back
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Movement pattern
- Single Leg
Steps
- 1 Stand tall with a barbell resting across your upper back, holding it with an overhand grip wider than your shoulders.
- 2 Step one foot forward, lowering your hips until your front thigh is parallel to the floor and your rear knee hovers just above the ground.
- 3 Push off your front foot to return to the starting standing position, bringing your feet together.
- 4 Immediately step forward with your other foot and repeat the lunge movement.
- 5 Continue to alternate legs with each lunge.