Barbell Box Lunge
Muscle Groups: Quads, Glutes
Barbell Box Lunge focuses on Quads, Glutes, with Hamstrings working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Barbell Box Lunge with proper form and technique.
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Stand tall with feet hip-width apart, holding a barbell across your upper back and shoulders.
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Take a step back with your right leg, lowering your body into a lunge until your left thigh is parallel to the ground and your right knee is almost touching the floor.
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Push through your left heel to return to the starting position and repeat on the other leg.
Tips for Success
These tips will help you perform Barbell Box Lunge safely and effectively while maintaining proper form.
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Keep your core engaged to maintain balance and protect your back.
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Ensure your front knee stays above your ankle; avoid letting it extend past your toes.
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Keep your back straight and avoid leaning forward during the movement.
Secondary Muscles
While Barbell Box Lunge primarily targets Quads, Glutes , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Hamstrings . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Barbell Box Lunge, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Barbell Box Lunge, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
