Barbell walking lunge

Barbell on the upper back

Also called bb walking lunge

Barbell walking lunge, start positionBarbell walking lunge, end position
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Hold a barbell across the upper back and step forward into a lunge, then keep stepping with alternating legs. Lower the back knee toward the floor each rep.

  1. Long steps, upright torso
  2. Back knee touches the floor lightly
  3. Bar over mid-foot

Movement

Pattern
Lunge
Type
Compound, several joints move
Sides
One side at a time
Equipment
Barbell

Muscles worked

Main movers get full credit for a set, helpers half.

Lower body

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