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

barbell lateral lunge

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

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a barbell across your upper back.

  2. Step 2: Take a big step to the side with your right foot, keeping your left foot planted.

  3. Step 3: Bend your right knee and lower your body down into a lunge position, keeping your left leg straight.

  4. Step 4: Push off with your right foot and return to the starting position.

  5. Step 5: Repeat on the other side, stepping with your left foot.

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