Intermediate
Alternating Barbell Forward Lunge
Author
Owen JonesUpdated
17 Sep 2024Demonstration Video
- Description
- Instructions
- Muscle Groups
- Tips
Exercise Description
Alternating Barbell Forward Lunge is a popular lower-body exercise specifically targeting your quads, glutes, and hamstrings. This exercise also works to improve the upper body, hip mobility, and core stability.
Exercise Instructions
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Step 1
Place a barbell across your upper back, and pull the bar down while squeezing your shoulder blades together for stability. Stand straight with your feet about shoulder-width apart. -
Step 2
Push your chest out and take a large step forward with one leg while lowering your rear knee towards the ground and keeping your front shin as vertical as possible. -
Step 3
Push yourself back to the starting position to repeat with the opposite leg.
Muscle Groups
Alternating Barbell Forward Lunge targets Abs, Glutes, Hamstrings, Hips, Legs, Lower Body, Quads as seen below.
Exercise Tips
- Do not excessively bend the torso forward.
- Do not let the front leg's knee cave inward.
- Make sure to bend enough into the lunge.
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