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Barbell Side Lunge (Alternating)

  • Beginner
  • Barbell
  • Quadriceps · Hamstrings · Glutes · Hip Adductors

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Setup instructions

1) Stand tall with a slight bend in the knees. Feet wider than shoulder-width apart. Keep the chest up, core and glutes tight.

2) Hold the bar with a wide overhand grip and place it behind your neck - elbows face down and out.

3) Point the feet outwards slightly.

Perform instructions

1) Slowly lean to one side and bend that knee - you should feel the stretch in your inner thigh.

2) Pause for a second at the bottom.

3) On the side your leaned on, push up from that heel and return to the starting position.

4) Repeat on the other side.

Anatomy