Legs exercise

Barbell Walking Lunge

QuadricepsBarbellBeginner

The barbell walking lunge is a legs exercise that targets the quadriceps with barbell. Watch the demo, then follow the step-by-step form guide below.

Looping demonstration — tap play to watch the full movement.

How to do the barbell walking lunge

  1. Begin standing with your feet shoulder width apart and a barbell across your upper back.

  2. Step forward with one leg, flexing the knees to drop your hips. Descend until your rear knee nearly touches the ground. Your posture should remain upright, and your front knee should stay above the front foot.

  3. Drive through the heel of your lead foot and extend both knees to raise yourself back up.

  4. Step forward with your rear foot, repeating the lunge on the opposite leg.

Details

Primary muscles
Quadriceps
Secondary muscles
CalvesGlutesHamstrings
Equipment & classification
BarbellLevel: BeginnerForce: PushMechanic: Compound

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