Exercise technique

barbell lateral lunge

The barbell lateral lunge is a lower body exercise that targets the glutes and also works the quadriceps, hamstrings, and calves. It involves stepping laterally while supporting a barbell on your upper back, requiring strength, balance, and coordination.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a barbell across your upper back.
  2. Take a big step to the side with your right foot, keeping your left foot planted.
  3. Bend your right knee and lower your body down into a lunge position, keeping your left leg straight.
  4. Push off with your right foot and return to the starting position.
  5. Repeat on the other side, stepping with your left foot.

Which other muscles are involved?

Quadriceps, Hamstrings, Calves.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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