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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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