Intermediate
Barbell Box Lunge
Author
Owen JonesUpdated
17 Sep 2024Demonstration Video
- Description
- Instructions
- Muscle Groups
- Tips
Exercise Description
Barbell Box Lunge is a single-strength exercise that activates your core, hamstrings, and glutes. Moreover, this is a great exercise that will also improve hip mobility, core stability, and muscular balance on both sides of the body.
Exercise Instructions
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Step 1
Position the barbell on your upper back with your arms slightly wider than your shoulders. Place your heel in a box two feet behind you. The back knee must be bent at 90 degrees, and the skating leg must be completely straight. -
Step 2
Squeeze your core, exhale and lower your hips until your back knee is about 6-8 inches off the floor. Be sure to keep your back straight throughout, and don't let your front knee go past your front toes. Pause, and then return to the starting position.
Muscle Groups
Barbell Box Lunge targets Abs, Glutes, Hips, Quads as seen below.
Exercise Tips
- Make sure you descend deep enough into the lunge.
- Do not bend the torso excessively forward.
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