Barbell Reverse Lunge
This is an advanced version of a lunge.
- Equipment
- Barbell, Rack
- Muscle groups
- Legs
- Primary muscles
- Quadriceps
- Secondary muscles
- Calves, Glutes, Hamstrings, Hip abductors
How to perform this exercise
- Place a barbell on a rack at chest height.
- Lift the barbell of of the rack and onto your shoulders, gripping the bar slightly wider than shoulder width apart.
- Stand with your feet approximately 8 inches apart with your toes pointing forward.
- Slowly take a step backward with your right leg.
- Keeping your abs drawn in and your upper body straight, lower your body until your left knee is almost on the ground. You may choose to place a mat or towel under your knee.
- Hold for a moment and then return to starting position.
Use a controlled range of motion and a load you can manage. Stop if a movement causes pain. Ask a qualified coach for help with unfamiliar exercises.
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