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Barbell Lunge
Barbell · Lunge · Compound
QuadricepsGlutes HamstringsCalves Joint friendly
Default prescription & biomechanics
- Primary muscles
- Quadriceps, Glutes
- Secondary muscles
- Hamstrings, Calves
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Movement pattern
- Lunge (Push force)
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Working rep range
- 10-12 reps per set
- Between-set interval
- 90 seconds rest
Step-by-step coaching cues
- Step forward with your lead leg and lower your hips until both knees bend to 90 degrees.
- Keep your front knee directly above your front ankle and avoid letting it cave inward.
- Push through the lead heel and midfoot to return to the starting position or step through into the next stride.
- Maintain upright posture and tight core engagement throughout.
Joint & safety considerations
No specific joint contraindications are flagged for Barbell Lunge. Maintain controlled tempo across the full range of motion and stop the set if sharp joint pain occurs.
Biomechanical alternatives & swaps
Used by the in-app Swap sheet when your equipment is occupied or when adjusting exercise difficulty.
| Exercise | Relationship | Equipment |
|---|---|---|
| Bodyweight Forward Lunge Smaller Stance Upright Torso | Bodyweight swap | Bodyweight |
| Bodyweight Pulse Forward Lunge | Bodyweight swap | Bodyweight |
| Bodyweight Rear Lunge | Bodyweight swap | Bodyweight |
| Bodyweight Step Up on Stepbox | Bodyweight swap | Bodyweight |
| Dumbbell Box Step-Up | Dumbbell swap | Dumbbell |
| Dumbbell Bulgarian Split Squat | Dumbbell swap | Dumbbell |
From the WorkoutCard biomechanical library (613 verified movements). For general strength and conditioning education, not medical or physiotherapy advice.