Barbell Walking Lunge
A walking lunge gives you the benefit of lunges plus core muscle training from the constant motion.
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Muscle groups
- Legs
- Primary muscles
- Hamstrings
- Secondary muscles
- Calves, Glutes, Quadriceps
How to perform this exercise
- Start by either placing a barbell across your upper back or by grasping a dumbbell in each hand.
- Stand with your feet about 8 inches apart, toes facing forward.
- Take a lunge forward keeping your abs drawn in and your upper body straight.
- Slowly lower one knee down as if kneeling while keeping your other knee bent at a 90 degree angle, do not let your knee touch the ground.
- Lower your body to just above the floor and hold for a moment before pushing off with the back foot.
- Step through and repeat the exercise with the other leg.
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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