Exercise

Barbell Reverse Lunge

Also known as: barbell rear lunge, reverse lunge barbell, backward lunge, step back lunge

Barbell Reverse Lunge is a compound exercise for the glutes. Main target: gluteus maximus. Also works: rectus femoris and biceps femoris. Equipment: barbell.

EquipmentBarbell

TypeCompound (multi-joint)

MovementPush

CategoryStrength

Muscles worked

Primary

Gluteus maximus

Secondary

Rectus femoris Biceps femoris

How to do it

Stand upright with a barbell resting across your upper back, feet hip-width apart.
Step back with one leg and lower your hips until the front thigh is parallel to the floor and the back knee nearly touches the ground.
Drive through the heel of the front foot to return to the starting position.
Alternate legs or complete all reps on one side before switching.