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Barbell Rear 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 backward with your right foot, landing on the ball of your foot.
  3. Bend both knees to lower your body until your left thigh is parallel to the ground.
  4. Push through your left heel to return to the starting position.
  5. Repeat with the other leg.

Muscles worked

Glutes (primary)QuadricepsHamstringsCalves

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