Lateral Barbell Burpee
Muscle Groups: Abs, Chest, Adductors, Calves, Glutes, Hips, Quads
Lateral Barbell Burpee focuses on Abs, Chest, Adductors, Calves, Glutes, Hips, Quads, with Shoulders, Triceps, Hamstrings working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Lateral Barbell Burpee with proper form and technique.
- 1
Stand to one side of a barbell, with your feet about shoulder-width apart and the barbell parallel to your body.
- 2
Squat down and place your hands on the floor just outside your feet, shoulder-width apart.
- 3
Jump your feet back into a high plank position, keeping your body in a straight line.
- 4
Perform a push-up by lowering your chest towards the floor, then push back up to the plank position.
- 5
Jump your feet forward towards your hands, landing in a squat position.
- 6
Explosively stand up and immediately jump laterally over the barbell to the other side.
- 7
Land softly on the opposite side of the barbell and immediately begin the next repetition.
Secondary Muscles
While Lateral Barbell Burpee primarily targets Abs, Chest, Adductors, Calves, Glutes, Hips, Quads , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Shoulders, Triceps, Hamstrings . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
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These exercises work the same primary muscles as Lateral Barbell Burpee, 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.
