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Barbell Lunge

INTERMEDIATE

Barbell Lunge

This exercise will also improve hip mobility, core stability, and muscular balance on both sides of the body.

STRENGTH INTERMEDIATE BARBELL

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Target Muscles

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ABS GLUTES HAMSTRINGS HIPS QUADS

Instructions

  1. Stand straight and hold the bar over your upper back.
  2. Take a step forward with one foot, lowering your back knee to the floor, and keeping your front shin as vertical as possible. Return to the starting position.

Tips

  • Do not let your front knee go past your toes at the bottom of the rep.
  • Make sure you drop into a lunge by lowering your hips rather than pushing your knee forward.
  • Don't let your front knee bend inward.

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Owen Jones
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Updated: 17 Sep 2024