- Stand upright, back straight with a barbell on the back of your shoulders held by your hands.
- Take a big step forward with your right leg and slowly lower your bust (keeping the torso upright) until your right thigh is parallel to the ground. Your right knee should not go forward beyond your toes.
- Hold this position for one second and push on your right leg to return to a standing position.
Barbell lunges
Instructions
Tip!
This exercise requires balance: perform an alternative exercise if this is hard for you.
Tip!
Put a foam cylinder around the barbell to reduce the discomfort it produces.
Muscles
Primary muscles -
Quadriceps
Secondary muscles -
Glutes
Calves
Alternative exercises
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