Reverse Barbell Box Lunge

Primary muscles
Quads, Glutes
Secondary muscles
Hamstrings, Lower back, Abs
Equipment
Barbell
Movement pattern
Single Leg

Steps

  1. 1 Stand upright with a barbell resting on your upper back.
  2. 2 Place one foot on an elevated box, with the other foot on the floor behind you.
  3. 3 Step your rear foot backward off the box onto the floor, simultaneously lowering your body into a lunge.
  4. 4 Continue until your front thigh is parallel to the floor and your rear knee is close to the ground.
  5. 5 Push through your front foot to extend both legs, returning to the upright standing position.
  6. 6 Place your rear foot back onto the box to complete one repetition.
  7. 7 Complete all repetitions on one side, then switch legs and repeat the movement.

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