Barbell Rear Lunge
Expert Advice
Control the descent of the lunge to prevent the knee of the back leg from slamming into the ground.
How-to-do Steps
- Stand with your feet together and the barbell across your upper back.
- Take a step back with one leg, lowering your hips to drop your back knee toward the floor.
- Keep your front shin vertical and your weight on the front heel.
- Push through the front heel to return to the starting position.
- Repeat with the opposite leg and continue alternating for the desired number of repetitions.
Details
Primary
Glutes50%
Quads40%
Secondary
Calves10%
Equipment
Barbell
Exercise Type
Strength
