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barbell rear lunge

barbell rear lunge is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.

Steps

Step 1

Start by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart and a barbell resting on your upper back.

Step 2

Take a step backward with your right foot, landing on the ball of your foot.

Step 3

Bend both knees to lower your body until your left thigh is parallel to the ground.

Step 4

Push through your left heel to 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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