Strength

Barbell Front Rack Lunge

Improve your leg strength and balance with the Barbell Front Rack Lunge. This exercise targets quads and glutes, with bonus core stability challenge. Great for enhancing upper body strength.

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Barbell Front Rack Lunge instructions

Step-by-step instructions

Stand up straight while holding a barbell on your shoulders. Ensure your grip is wider than shoulder-width apart.

Step forward with your right leg and lower your body until your right knee is bent to about 90 degrees.

Push up through your right heel to rise back up to a standing position.

Repeat the lunge with your left leg to complete one rep.

Make sure not to lean forward or let your knee extend beyond your toes during the lunge to avoid injury.

Stand up straight while holding a barbell on your shoulders. Ensure your grip is wider than shoulder-width apart.

Step forward with your right leg and lower your body until your right knee is bent to about 90 degrees.

Push up through your right heel to rise back up to a standing position.

Repeat the lunge with your left leg to complete one rep.

Make sure not to lean forward or let your knee extend beyond your toes during the lunge to avoid injury.

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