Barbell lunge

Main muscle🎯 Glutes
Equipment🧰 Barbell
Area🦵 Legs
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How to do it step by step

  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.

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Before you load the bar

Start with no weight, or very light, until the movement feels automatic. If you feel joint pain (not muscle burn), stop. This is informational content and does not replace a coach or a healthcare professional.

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