How to Do Barbell Lateral Lunge

Barbell Lateral 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 Lateral Lunge

  1. 01Position the barbell across the upper traps and stand with feet hip-width apart.
  2. 02Step one leg out wide to the side, keeping the toes of both feet pointed forward.
  3. 03Hinge at the hips and bend the knee of the lead leg while keeping the trailing leg completely straight.
  4. 04Drive through the heel of the bent leg to return to the starting upright position.
  5. 05Inhale as the hips descend and exhale as the feet come back together.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Barbell Lateral 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

Prevent the knee of the trailing straight leg from bending by actively pushing that foot into the floor throughout the lateral drive.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Barbell Lateral Lunge questions

What muscles does Barbell Lateral Lunge work?

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

How do you do Barbell Lateral Lunge correctly?

Position the barbell across the upper traps and stand with feet hip-width apart. Step one leg out wide to the side, keeping the toes of both feet pointed forward. Hinge at the hips and bend the knee of the lead leg while keeping the trailing leg completely straight. Drive through the heel of the bent leg to return to the starting upright position. Inhale as the hips descend and exhale as the feet come back together.

What is the A90 coach tip for Barbell Lateral Lunge?

Prevent the knee of the trailing straight leg from bending by actively pushing that foot into the floor throughout the lateral drive.

Is Barbell Lateral Lunge suitable for beginners?

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

What equipment do you need for Barbell Lateral Lunge?

Barbell Lateral Lunge uses barbell.

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