Legs
The main muscle group listed for this exercise.
Exercise guide
Barbell Walking Lunge
Barbell Walking Lunge is a beginner-friendly leg exercise performed with a barbell. It also involves the glutes.
Barbell
The equipment listed for this variation.
Beginner
The recorded setup and movement complexity.
Legs
Barbell Walking Lunge also involves glutes.
Strength
Movement pattern: single-leg. This is a compound exercise.
Beginner
This level reflects the setup and movement complexity recorded for this exercise.
Instructions
How to do Barbell Walking Lunge
- Begin standing with your feet shoulder width apart and a barbell across your upper back.
- Step forward with one leg, flexing the knees to drop your hips. Descend until your rear knee nearly touches the ground. Your posture should remain upright, and your front knee should stay above the front foot.
- Drive through the heel of your lead foot and extend both knees to raise yourself back up.
- Step forward with your rear foot, repeating the lunge on the opposite leg.
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FAQ
Common questions about Barbell Walking Lunge.
What muscles does Barbell Walking Lunge work?
Barbell Walking Lunge primarily trains the legs and also involves the glutes.
Is Barbell Walking Lunge beginner-friendly?
Yes. It is listed as beginner-friendly.
What equipment do I need for Barbell Walking Lunge?
This variation uses a barbell.
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