Lunges (Barbell)
Intermediate
Alternating forward lunge performed with a barbell on the back, targeting the quads and glutes.
Muscle Groups
glutesquadscorehamstrings
Equipment
barbellrack
Coaching Cues
- 1Take a long enough step that your front shin stays vertical
- 2Lower your back knee straight down toward the floor
- 3Drive through your front heel to return to standing
Standards
- 1Rear knee touches or nearly touches the floor on each rep
- 2Front knee tracks over the toes without caving
- 3Torso remains upright throughout
Scaling Options
- •Bodyweight Lunges
- •Dumbbell Lunges