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Exercise Details

Target Muscle Group

Quads, Glutes

Equipment Required

Barbell

Experience Level

Intermediate

Force Type

Squat

Secondary Muscles

Hamstrings, Calves

Exercise Description

The barbell forward lunge builds massive leg strength and power while hitting your quads and glutes hard. It also improves balance and works each leg separately.

How To

1. Stand tall with the barbell resting across your upper back, feet hip-width apart 2. Take a big step forward with your right foot, keeping your torso upright 3. Lower your body until both knees are bent at 90 degrees for the barbell forward lunge 4. Push through your front heel to return to the starting position 5. Repeat the barbell forward lunge on the other leg or complete all reps on one side first

Form Tips

• Keep your front knee directly over your ankle during the barbell forward lunge movement • Don't let your front knee cave inward - push it out in line with your toes • Take a big enough step so your shin stays vertical in the bottom position • Keep your chest up and core tight throughout the entire barbell forward lunge

Common Mistakes

• Taking too small a step forward, which puts your knee past your toes in the barbell forward lunge • Leaning forward too much instead of keeping your torso upright • Not going deep enough - you need both knees at 90 degrees for the barbell forward lunge to work properly

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