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barbell lunge

barbell lunge exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: glutes. Equipment: barbell.

barbell lunge exercise demonstration
Target muscle
glutes
Muscle group
quadriceps
Body part
upper legs
Equipment
barbell

Secondary muscles

quadriceps, hamstrings, calves

How to perform

  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.