Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Barbell Walking Lunge.
The barbell lunge is a compound lower-body exercise performed with a barbell across the upper back. It targets the quadriceps and glutes of the lead leg while engaging the hamstrings and core for stability. Alternating legs with each step makes it an effective unilateral movement for building balanced leg strength.
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The Barbell Walking Lunge is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.