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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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