Static lunge with barbell

Primary target:
Legs (Quadriceps)
Secondary target:
Bum (Gluteals), Legs (Hamstrings)
Difficulty:
(5/10)
Equipment required:
Barbell
How many reps should I do?
What weight should I use?
Techniques
  1. Begin by placing the bar on your trapezius muscles (in between your neck and shoulder muscles), be sure NOT to rest the bar on your neck or spine
  2. Stand with both feet together and with your right leg take a long step forward
  3. Bending the back leg move your back knee towards the floor, your front knee should not go further forward than your toes
  4. Keeping both feet in place, straighten your legs so you are standing upright
  5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you can no longer maintain technique
Tips
  • It may take a while to get the hang of this exercise so first practice without the bar
  • Ensure you have the bar resting on the fleshy muscle part of your shoulder rather than any bony area
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