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Barbell Forward Lunge

The Barbell Forward Lunge targets your lower body, enhancing leg and hip strength. This dynamic exercise involves lunging with a weighted barbell, promoting balance, stability and muscle endurance.

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Barbell Forward Lunge instructions

Step-by-step instructions

1

Stand upright with a barbell resting on your shoulders.

2

Step forward with your right foot, landing on your heel.

3

Bend your right knee, lowering your body down. Your left knee should almost touch the floor.

4

Push off with your right foot, returning to your starting position.

5

Repeat with your left leg and do the recommended number of reps for each leg.

Stand upright with a barbell resting on your shoulders.

Step forward with your right foot, landing on your heel.

Bend your right knee, lowering your body down. Your left knee should almost touch the floor.

Push off with your right foot, returning to your starting position.

Repeat with your left leg and do the recommended number of reps for each leg.

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