barbell lateral lunge
barbell lateral lunge exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: glutes. Equipment: barbell.
- Target muscle
- glutes
- Muscle group
- quadriceps
- Body part
- upper legs
- Equipment
- barbell
Secondary muscles
quadriceps, hamstrings, calves
How to perform
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a barbell across your upper back.
- Take a big step to the side with your right foot, keeping your left foot planted.
- Bend your right knee and lower your body down into a lunge position, keeping your left leg straight.
- Push off with your right foot and return to the starting position.
- Repeat on the other side, stepping with your left foot.