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Animated demo of Barbell Lunge targeting Glutes
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Barbell Lunge

An exercise for the Upper Legs - correct movement demonstrated with detailed steps.

Body partUpper Legs Target muscleGlutes EquipmentBarbell

Step by step

  1. Start by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart and a barbell resting on your upper back.
  2. Take a step forward with your right foot, keeping your torso upright.
  3. Lower your body by bending your right knee until your thigh is parallel to the ground.
  4. Push through your right heel to return to the starting position.
  5. Repeat with your left leg, alternating legs for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Glutes (primary)QuadricepsHamstringsCalves

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