Legs
1Starting position 
2End position
Barbell Lunges
Barbell lunges put the weight on your back: legs and glutes work under a squat-like load, but each leg on its own.


Setup
Set the bar on your upper back as for a squat and walk it out. Stand tall, feet hip-width. Abs braced, eyes forward.
Execution
- Unrack the bar across your upper back, feet shoulder-width apart — starting position.
- Inhale and step forward, bending both knees, torso upright.
- Exhale and push off your heel back to the starting position. Repeat on the other leg.
Common mistakes
- Stepping onto one line like a tightrope — keep your feet hip-width or you'll lose balance.
- Back knee slamming the floor — come close, but touch softly.
- Torso folding forward — keep your chest up.
- Short step with the knee far past your toes — step so your front shin is nearly vertical at the bottom.
Not sure about your form? Send me a video of a set — I'll take a look and tell you what to fix first.
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Position photos from the open free-exercise-db.





