Classification
Type | auxiliary |
Mechanics | compound |
Direction | push |
Equipment | barbell |
Additional Equipment | - |
Instructions
Preparation
Grasp barbell with wide overhand grip and place it on back of shoulders. With one leg step forward into wide lunge position.Execution
Lower body until knee of rear leg is just above floor. Return, keep knees slightly flexed. Repeat.Variations / Comments
-![Barbell Lunge | Starting Position Barbell Lunge Starting Position](/data/exercisefiles/62/1062.jpg)
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![Barbell Lunge | Ending Position Barbell Lunge Ending Position](/data/exercisefiles/63/1063.jpg)
Muscles
Target | Quadriceps |
Synergist | Gluteus Maximus | Hip Adductors | Soleus |
Stabilizers | Hamstrings | Gastrocnemius | Erector Spinae | Trapezius, Upper | Trapezius, Lower | Tibialis Anterior |
![Barbell Lunge | Muscles Front Barbell Lunge Muscles Front](/data/musclemaps/89/589.jpg)
Front
![Barbell Lunge | Muscles Rear Barbell Lunge Muscles Rear](/data/musclemaps/90/590.jpg)
Rear
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