Barbell Lunges
Primary muscles: Quadriceps, Glutes
Secondary muscles: Hamstrings, Calves
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How to do the Barbell Lunges
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a barbell across your upper back. Grip the bar with your hands shoulder-width apart, and keep your elbows pointing forward.
- Step forward with your right leg, lowering your body until your right thigh is parallel to the floor and your left knee nearly touches the floor.
- Push through your front heel to return to the starting position. Repeat the movement with the same leg.
Form tips
- Use a weight that allows for proper form and technique throughout the exercise.
- Drive through the heel of your front foot to engage your glutes and quadriceps more effectively.
- Keep your head up and eyes forward to maintain balance and proper form.
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