Barbell Walking Lunge
How to do the Barbell Walking Lunge with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
Quads
Calves, Glutes, Hamstrings
Barbell
How to do the Barbell Walking Lunge
- 1
Begin standing with your feet shoulder width apart and a barbell across your upper back.
- 2
Step forward with one leg, flexing the knees to drop your hips. Descend until your rear knee nearly touches the ground. Your posture should remain upright, and your front knee should stay above the front foot.
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Drive through the heel of your lead foot and extend both knees to raise yourself back up.
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Step forward with your rear foot, repeating the lunge on the opposite leg.
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Where the Barbell Walking Lunge fits
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Barbell Walking Lunge: common questions
What muscles does the Barbell Walking Lunge work?
The Barbell Walking Lunge primarily works the Quads. It also recruits the Calves, Glutes and Hamstrings as supporting muscles.
Is the Barbell Walking Lunge suitable for beginners?
Yes. The Barbell Walking Lunge is a beginner-level exercise, so it's a solid choice if you're new to training. Start light and focus on the movement pattern before adding load.
What equipment do I need for the Barbell Walking Lunge?
To do the Barbell Walking Lunge you'll need a barbell.
Is the Barbell Walking Lunge a compound or isolation exercise?
The Barbell Walking Lunge is a compound exercise, it moves multiple joints and works several muscle groups at once, which makes it efficient for building overall strength.
How do I do the Barbell Walking Lunge with correct form?
Begin standing with your feet shoulder width apart and a barbell across your upper back. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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