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Barbell Forward Lunge

Barbell Forward Lunge is a barbell legs exercise for the quads, and it also works the glutes. If you cannot do it, Dumbbell Forward Lunge or Dumbbell Reverse Lunge are good swaps.

  • Quads
  • Legs
  • Barbell

Muscles worked

  • Quads · main
  • Glutes

How to do it

  1. Stand tall with a barbell across your upper back, feet hip width.
  2. Take a long step forward and plant your foot flat.
  3. Lower until both knees are bent about 90°, your torso upright.
  4. Push through your front foot to return to standing, then switch legs.

Watch out: Taking a step so short that the front knee travels far past your toes.

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