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Barbell Lunge
Muscles involved
The barbell lunge adds heavy load to a classic lunge. It builds single-leg strength and fixes imbalances.
How to do it
- Grip a bar with your arms at each side and lift it by pushing with your legs.
- Take a step forward with your right leg and lower your hips, keeping your torso upright.
- Push with the heel of your foot to return to the starting position.
- Repeat the movement with your left leg.
Equipment required
Muscles worked
Tips
- Keep your torso upright throughout the lunge. - Take a step wide enough so that both knees form 90 degrees. - Push with the heel of your front foot to return to the starting position.
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IntermedioFrequently asked questions
Barbell Lunge: which muscles does it work?
Barbell Lunge mainly works: Glutes, Quadriceps. It also involves: Gluteus maximus, Adductor magnus, Soleus.
What is Barbell Lunge good for?
The barbell lunge adds heavy load to a classic lunge. It builds single-leg strength and fixes imbalances.
How do you do Barbell Lunge with proper form?
- Keep your torso upright throughout the lunge. - Take a step wide enough so that both knees form 90 degrees. - Push with the heel of your front foot to return to the starting position.
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