Barbell Walking Lunge
Lunges with a barbell to improve leg strength and balance.
Instructions
- Place a barbell on your upper back with an overhand grip.
- Stand upright with feet hip-width apart.
- Step forward with one leg, lowering your hips until both knees are bent at 90-degree angles.
- Ensure your front knee is directly above your ankle and not pushed out too far.
- Return to the starting position by pushing back with the heel of your front foot, bringing your feet together.
- Repeat the movement with the opposite leg.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Leaning torso too far forward or backward.
- Allowing the knees to cave in.
- Taking steps that are too short or too long.
- Pushing the front knee over the toes.
Additional Information
| General | |
| Difficulty | intermediate |
| Force | push |
| Mechanic | compound |
| Equipment | barbell |
| Muscle | quadriceps |