Muscles worked
glutes, quadriceps, hamstrings, calves
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barbell lateral lunge
- Body part
- upper legs
- Equipment
- barbell
- Target muscle
- glutes
- Muscle group
- quadriceps
Secondary muscles
How to perform it
- 1
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a barbell across your upper back.
- 2
Take a big step to the side with your right foot, keeping your left foot planted.
- 3
Bend your right knee and lower your body down into a lunge position, keeping your left leg straight.
- 4
Push off with your right foot and return to the starting position.
- 5
Repeat on the other side, stepping with your left foot.
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