Barbell Lunge
Muscle Groups: Quads, Glutes
Barbell Lunge focuses on Quads, Glutes, with Hamstrings working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Barbell Lunge with proper form and technique.
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Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a barbell across your upper back, resting it on your traps.
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Step one foot forward into a lunge, lowering your back knee toward the ground while keeping your front knee above your ankle.
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Push through your front heel to return to the starting position and repeat on the other side.
Tips for Success
These tips will help you perform Barbell Lunge safely and effectively while maintaining proper form.
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Keep your chest lifted and your core engaged to maintain balance.
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Avoid letting your front knee go past your toes during the lunge to protect your joints.
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Always start with a lighter weight to ensure proper form before increasing the load.
Secondary Muscles
While Barbell 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 Lunge, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Barbell 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.
