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barbell lateral lunge
barbell lateral lunge is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.
Steps
Step 1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a barbell across your upper back.
Step 2. Take a big step to the side with your right foot, keeping your left foot planted.
Step 3. Bend your right knee and lower your body down into a lunge position, keeping your left leg straight.
Step 4. Push off with your right foot and return to the starting position.
Muscles & body parts
Primary muscles
glutes
Secondary muscles
quadricepshamstringscalves
Primary body parts
thighsglutes
Common mistakes & warnings
Form & control
Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.
Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.
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