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Glutes · Barbell

Lateral Lunge

A movement that trains your glutes, done with a barbell. Your quadriceps, hamstrings and calves help out.

Lateral Lunge, starting position

Muscles you'll work

Lateral Lunge muscles worked, front viewLateral Lunge muscles worked, back view
GlutesPrimaryQuadriceps · Hamstrings · CalvesSecondary

How to do it

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a barbell across your upper back.
  2. Take a big step to the side with your right foot, keeping your left foot planted.
  3. Bend your right knee and lower your body down into a lunge position, keeping your left leg straight.
  4. Push off with your right foot and return to the starting position.
  5. Repeat on the other side, stepping with your left foot.

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EquipmentBarbell
Type—
Push or pull—
LevelBeginner

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