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Lunge (Lateral) - Barbell

Equipment:Barbell
Type:Compound
Force:Push

Muscles Targeted

Primary

Quadriceps, Glutes

Secondary

Calves, Hamstrings, Lower Back, Adductors

How to Perform

  1. 1

    Place barbell across upper back (traps).

  2. 2

    Stand with feet wide apart (wider than shoulders).

  3. 3

    Keep torso upright, core engaged.

  4. 4

    Shift weight and step/lunge laterally to one side (e.g., right).

  5. 5

    Bend the knee of the lunging leg, keeping other leg straight.

  6. 6

    Lower hips until thigh of lunging leg is near parallel to floor.

  7. 7

    Keep foot of straight leg flat on floor.

  8. 8

    Push off lunging foot to return to starting wide stance.

  9. 9

    Repeat on same side or alternate sides.