Barbell Side Lunge
- Primary muscles
- Quads, Glutes
- Secondary muscles
- Adductors, Hamstrings
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Movement pattern
- Single Leg
Steps
- 1 Stand upright with a barbell resting across your upper back and shoulders, holding it with a wide grip. Your feet should be hip-width apart.
- 2 Take a large step to the side with one leg, bending that knee and lowering your hips while keeping your other leg straight. Keep your torso upright and your chest lifted.
- 3 Push off the foot of your lunging leg to return to the starting standing position.
- 4 Repeat the movement by stepping out to the opposite side.
