Strength

Barbell Overhead Lunge Hold

The Barbell Overhead Lunge Hold is a strength training exercise that targets your legs, glutes, shoulders, and core. It helps enhance muscle coordination, improve balance, and boost overall strength and aerobic conditioning.

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Barbell Overhead Lunge Hold instructions

Step-by-step instructions

Stand upright with a barbell resting on your shoulders.

Lift the barbell overhead, extending your arms but not locking your elbows.

Take a step forward as if you are about to do a lunge.

Lower your body until your forward knee is at a 90-degree angle while keeping the barbell overhead.

Hold this position for the programmed number of seconds, then return to the starting position and repeat with the other leg.

Stand upright with a barbell resting on your shoulders.

Lift the barbell overhead, extending your arms but not locking your elbows.

Take a step forward as if you are about to do a lunge.

Lower your body until your forward knee is at a 90-degree angle while keeping the barbell overhead.

Hold this position for the programmed number of seconds, then return to the starting position and repeat with the other leg.

Equipment needed

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