Exercise
Barbell Lateral Lunge
Also known as: side lunge barbell, lateral lunge
Barbell Lateral Lunge is a compound exercise for the glutes. Main target: gluteus maximus. Also works: adductors, vastus medialis and biceps femoris. Equipment: barbell.
Muscles worked
How to do it
- Place a barbell across your upper back and stand with your feet together.
- Take a wide step to the side, pushing your hips back and bending the stepping knee while the other leg stays straight.
- Lower until the working thigh is close to parallel with the floor, keeping your chest up.
- Push off the working leg to return to standing and repeat on the other side.
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