Quadriceps exercise

Barbell Lunge

How to do the Barbell Lunge with correct form — the muscles worked, equipment, and step-by-step technique from the Fitonist exercise library.

Stand up straight with your feet hip width apart and your chest up high. Place the barbell on your rear deltoids. Take a big step forward and sink as deep as possible in a lunge position, without hitting the knee of the back leg in the floor. Return to the starting position by…
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Illustration showing the Barbell Lunge
Targets

Muscles worked

Quadriceps muscle Quadriceps Primary Glutes muscle Glutes Secondary Hamstrings muscle Hamstrings Secondary Calves muscle Calves Secondary
Gear

Equipment

Barbell Barbell
Technique

How to do the Barbell Lunge

  1. 1 Stand up straight with your feet hip width apart and your chest up high.
  2. 2 Place the barbell on your rear deltoids. Take a big step forward and sink as deep as possible in a lunge position, without hitting the knee of the back leg in the floor. Return to the starting position by pushing yourself back with the front leg.