The Barbell Alternating Lunge is an effective lower body exercise that targets multiple muscle groups, including the quads, glutes, and hamstrings. This exercise involves taking exaggerated steps forward with a barbell resting on your shoulders, while bending both knees to descend your torso towards the floor. Alternating lunges are a great addition to any leg workout routine, as they help to increase lower body strength, stability, and flexibility. When performed with proper form and technique, the Barbell Alternating Lunge can provide a challenging and effective workout for athletes of all fitness levels.
How to perform Barbell Alternating Lunges
- Rest a barbell on your shoulders, making sure it is not resting on your neck.
- Inhale and take a slightly exaggerated step forward with one foot, planting it firmly on the floor.
- While maintaining a straight back, descend your torso towards the floor by bending both knees into a 90-degree position.
- Pause briefly at the lunge bottom, engage your core, and distribute your weight evenly between your front and back legs.
- Press through your front thigh and heel to push your body back along the same path into the starting position.
- Alternate legs and repeat the same movement pattern with the opposite leg.
- Alternate legs in a controlled, fluid motion with proper form and a straight back.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions or sets.
- Once you have completed your set, carefully return the barbell to the rack or set it down on the floor.
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