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Animated demonstration of the barbell lunge exercise, targeting the Glutes using Barbell.

barbell lunge

Body part
Upper legs
Equipment
Barbell
Target muscle
Glutes
Secondary muscles
quadricepshamstringscalves

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Start by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart and a barbell resting on your upper back.

  2. Step 2: Take a step forward with your right foot, keeping your torso upright.

  3. Step 3: Lower your body by bending your right knee until your thigh is parallel to the ground.

  4. Step 4: Push through your right heel to return to the starting position.

  5. Step 5: Repeat with your left leg, alternating legs for the desired number of repetitions.

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