How to Do Barbell Overhead Lunges

Barbell Overhead 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 Overhead Lunges

  1. 01Press a barbell overhead with a wide grip, locking the elbows and shrugging the traps to create a stable base.
  2. 02Step forward with one leg and lower the back knee toward the floor until both legs reach 90-degree angles.
  3. 03Keep the torso vertical and the barbell stacked directly over the center of the hips.
  4. 04Drive through the front heel to return to the starting standing position.
  5. 05Alternate legs for each repetition while maintaining a rigid core.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Barbell Overhead 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

Active shoulders are essential, so push the barbell toward the ceiling throughout the entire stride to prevent the elbows from buckling.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Barbell Overhead Lunges questions

What muscles does Barbell Overhead Lunges work?

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

How do you do Barbell Overhead Lunges correctly?

Press a barbell overhead with a wide grip, locking the elbows and shrugging the traps to create a stable base. Step forward with one leg and lower the back knee toward the floor until both legs reach 90-degree angles. Keep the torso vertical and the barbell stacked directly over the center of the hips. Drive through the front heel to return to the starting standing position. Alternate legs for each repetition while maintaining a rigid core.

What is the A90 coach tip for Barbell Overhead Lunges?

Active shoulders are essential, so push the barbell toward the ceiling throughout the entire stride to prevent the elbows from buckling.

Is Barbell Overhead Lunges suitable for beginners?

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

What equipment do you need for Barbell Overhead Lunges?

Barbell Overhead Lunges uses barbell.

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