How to perform the Barbell Lunges
- 1Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart, barbell resting across the back of your shoulders, hands just outside your shoulders, chest up, and eyes forward. Engage your core and keep your weight evenly spread across your feet.
- 2Step one foot forward and lower your body until both knees are bent, then press through your front heel to push back up and return to standing. Breathe in as you lower into the lunge and breathe out as you push back up, then repeat on the other leg or complete all reps on one side first.
Coach tips
- Keep your front knee stacked over your ankle, not caving inward or drifting far past your toes.
- Take a comfortable step length so you feel your front leg working, not your lower back or front knee.
- Start lighter than you think you need so you can focus on smooth balance and control before adding more weight.
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