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Walking Barbell Lunge

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Walking Barbell Lunge

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Author

Owen Jones

Updated

17 Sep 2024

Demonstration Video

  • Description
  • Instructions
  • Muscle Groups
  • Tips

Exercise Description

Walking Barbell Lunge is an advanced variation of the lunge movement and a progression to the barbell lunge; it is a great way to build lower body strength and muscle mass.

Exercise Instructions

  • Step 1

    Stand by placing your feet shoulder-width apart, then hold the bar in your shoulder blades. Take a big step forward with one foot and lower your hips into a lunge, bending both knees at a 90-degree angle. Keep your chest up and your shoulders back.
  • Step 2

    Step forward with your back foot to bring your feet together. Repeat the movement with the opposite leg moving forward.

Muscle Groups

Walking Barbell Lunge targets Abs, Glutes, Hamstrings, Quads as seen below.

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Exercise Tips

  • Take a step wide enough so that both knees are bent at a 90 degree angle.
  • Keep your back straight during the exercise to avoid injury.
  • Focus your weight on the heel of your front foot.