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Barbell Lunge

Barbell Lunge: step-by-step technique, the muscles it works and a demo clip. Equipment: barbell. Level: intermediate.

Video and illustrations: Gym visual, licensed to AIron.Coach.
  • Equipmentbarbell
  • Levelintermediate
  • Forcepush
  • Typecompound
  • Body partupper legs
Primary muscles
glutes, quadriceps
Secondary muscles
hamstrings, calves
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How to do it

  1. Start by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart and a barbell resting on your upper back.
  2. Take a step forward with your right foot, keeping your torso upright.
  3. Lower your body by bending your right knee until your thigh is parallel to the ground.
  4. Push through your right heel to return to the starting position.
  5. Repeat with your left leg, alternating legs for the desired number of repetitions.

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