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upper legs
#0054

barbell lunge

Equipment
barbell
Target muscle
glutes

How to perform

  1. 1

    Start by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart and a barbell resting on your upper back.

  2. 2

    Take a step forward with your right foot, keeping your torso upright.

  3. 3

    Lower your body by bending your right knee until your thigh is parallel to the ground.

  4. 4

    Push through your right heel to return to the starting position.

  5. 5

    Repeat with your left leg, alternating legs for the desired number of repetitions.

Secondary muscles

quadriceps
hamstrings
calves