How to Do Barbell Front Rack Lunge

Barbell Front Rack Lunge is a quads exercise using barbell, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Quads

Equipment

Barbell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Barbell Front Rack Lunge

  1. 01Rest the barbell across the front of the shoulders, keeping the elbows high and parallel to the floor.
  2. 02Step forward with one leg and lower the back knee until it is just above the ground.
  3. 03Ensure the front knee stays aligned with the second toe and does not cave inward.
  4. 04Drive back to the starting position by pushing through the mid-foot of the lead leg.
  5. 05Alternate legs while maintaining a vertical torso and a tight core brace.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Barbell Front Rack Lunge

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Quads Extends the knee, driving squats, lunges and jumps.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

If the lower back rounds, drive the elbows upward to keep the barbell high on the deltoids and maintain an upright chest.

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05 / FAQ

Barbell Front Rack Lunge questions

What muscles does Barbell Front Rack Lunge work?

Barbell Front Rack Lunge is catalogued as a quads exercise in A90 Training Club, with the quads as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Barbell Front Rack Lunge correctly?

Rest the barbell across the front of the shoulders, keeping the elbows high and parallel to the floor. Step forward with one leg and lower the back knee until it is just above the ground. Ensure the front knee stays aligned with the second toe and does not cave inward. Drive back to the starting position by pushing through the mid-foot of the lead leg. Alternate legs while maintaining a vertical torso and a tight core brace.

What is the A90 coach tip for Barbell Front Rack Lunge?

If the lower back rounds, drive the elbows upward to keep the barbell high on the deltoids and maintain an upright chest.

Is Barbell Front Rack Lunge suitable for beginners?

Barbell Front Rack Lunge is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Barbell Front Rack Lunge?

Barbell Front Rack Lunge uses barbell.

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