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Glutes · Barbell

Reverse Lunge (Barbell)

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

Reverse Lunge (Barbell), starting position

Muscles you'll work

Reverse Lunge (Barbell) muscles worked, front viewReverse Lunge (Barbell) muscles worked, back view
GlutesPrimaryQuadriceps · Hamstrings · CalvesSecondary

How to do it

  1. Start by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart and a barbell resting on your upper back.
  2. Take a step backward with your right foot, landing on the ball of your foot.
  3. Bend both knees to lower your body until your left thigh is parallel to the ground.
  4. Push through your left heel to return to the starting position.
  5. Repeat with the other leg.

More glute exercises

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EquipmentBarbell
Type—
Push or pull—
LevelBeginner

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