How to Do Barbell Overhead Lunge

Barbell Overhead 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 Overhead Lunge

  1. 01Press the barbell overhead with a wide grip and lock the elbows completely.
  2. 02Step forward into a lunge, keeping the barbell aligned directly over the ears and mid-foot.
  3. 03Lower the back knee until it nearly touches the floor while maintaining a vertical torso.
  4. 04Powerfully push off the front foot to return to the starting position without allowing the bar to drift forward.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Barbell Overhead 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

Press the barbell toward the ceiling throughout the entire movement to lock the shoulder blades into a stable position.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Barbell Overhead Lunge questions

What muscles does Barbell Overhead Lunge work?

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

How do you do Barbell Overhead Lunge correctly?

Press the barbell overhead with a wide grip and lock the elbows completely. Step forward into a lunge, keeping the barbell aligned directly over the ears and mid-foot. Lower the back knee until it nearly touches the floor while maintaining a vertical torso. Powerfully push off the front foot to return to the starting position without allowing the bar to drift forward.

What is the A90 coach tip for Barbell Overhead Lunge?

Press the barbell toward the ceiling throughout the entire movement to lock the shoulder blades into a stable position.

Is Barbell Overhead Lunge suitable for beginners?

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

What equipment do you need for Barbell Overhead Lunge?

Barbell Overhead Lunge uses barbell.

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