How to Do Barbell Lunges

Barbell Lunges 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 Lunges

  1. 01Position a barbell across the upper traps and stand with feet hip-width apart.
  2. 02Take a long step forward with one leg and lower the back knee until it is just above the floor.
  3. 03Keep the torso upright and the hips square to the front throughout the descent.
  4. 04Push off the front foot forcefully to return to the initial standing position.
  5. 05Switch legs or continue with the same side as per the programmed repetition scheme.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Barbell Lunges

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

Maintain a vertical front shin and avoid letting the front heel lift off the ground to ensure force goes through the mid-foot.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Barbell Lunges questions

What muscles does Barbell Lunges work?

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

How do you do Barbell Lunges correctly?

Position a barbell across the upper traps and stand with feet hip-width apart. Take a long step forward with one leg and lower the back knee until it is just above the floor. Keep the torso upright and the hips square to the front throughout the descent. Push off the front foot forcefully to return to the initial standing position. Switch legs or continue with the same side as per the programmed repetition scheme.

What is the A90 coach tip for Barbell Lunges?

Maintain a vertical front shin and avoid letting the front heel lift off the ground to ensure force goes through the mid-foot.

Is Barbell Lunges suitable for beginners?

Barbell Lunges is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Barbell Lunges?

Barbell Lunges uses barbell.

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