Walking Barbell Lunge
Muscle Groups: Quads, Glutes
Walking Barbell Lunge focuses on Quads, Glutes, with Hamstrings working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Walking Barbell Lunge with proper form and technique.
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Stand tall with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a barbell on your shoulders or upper back.
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Step forward with your right leg, lowering your body into a lunge—keep both knees at a 90-degree angle.
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Push through your right heel to return to the starting position and repeat on the left leg.
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Alternate legs for the desired number of repetitions.
Tips for Success
These tips will help you perform Walking Barbell Lunge safely and effectively while maintaining proper form.
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Keep your core tight to maintain balance and prevent leaning forward.
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Ensure your front knee doesn't go beyond your toes to protect your joints.
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Keep your back straight and avoid rounding your shoulders during the movement.
Secondary Muscles
While Walking 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 Walking Barbell Lunge, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Walking 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.
