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Barbell Lunge

intermediate Barbell

Loaded lunge for unilateral lower body strength.

Primary Muscles

Quadriceps Glutes

Secondary Muscles

Hamstrings Core

Instructions

Place bar on upper traps, step forward and lower back knee toward floor keeping front shin vertical, then push back to start.

Common Mistakes

Front knee tracking outside foot, leaning excessively forward, narrow stance.

Variations

  • Walking Barbell Lunge
  • Reverse Barbell Lunge
  • Dumbbell Lunge