Quads · Barbell · Intermediate
How to do Barbell Lateral Lunge
The barbell lateral lunge is a lower body exercise that targets the glutes and also works the quadriceps, hamstrings, and calves. It involves stepping laterally while supporting a barbell on your upper back, requiring strength, balance, and coordination.
- Also works
- Hamstrings and Calves
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Level
- Intermediate
- Category
- Legs
How to do Barbell Lateral Lunge, step by step
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a barbell across your upper back.
- Take a big step to the side with your right foot, keeping your left foot planted.
- Bend your right knee and lower your body down into a lunge position, keeping your left leg straight.
- Push off with your right foot and return to the starting position.
- Repeat on the other side, stepping with your left foot.
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Muscles worked
Barbell Lateral Lunge works your quads and glutes as the main movers, with help from your hamstrings and calves.
Track Barbell Lateral Lunge in SPLYT
Barbell Lateral Lunge is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.
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