Instructions
Preparation
- From a rack with barbell upper chest height, position bar on the back of shoulders and grasp barbell to sides. Dismount bar from rack.
Execution
- Extend one leg back on forefoot. Lower body on other leg by flexing knee and hip of front leg until knee of rear leg is almost in contact with floor. Return to original standing position by extending hip and knee of forward leg. Repeat by alternating rear lunge with opposite leg.
Comments
- Keep torso upright during lunge; flexible hip flexors are important. Forward knee should point same direction as foot throughout lunge. A long lunge emphasizes the Gluteus Maximus; a short lunge emphasizes Quadriceps.
Classification
| Utility: | Auxiliary |
| Mechanics: | Compound |
| Force: | Push |