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Barbell Walking Lunge

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Single-sidedTargets: Glutes, Quads

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Build lower body strength and balance with lunges.

How to Barbell Walking Lunge

Starting Position

1. Place the barbell on your trapezius and hold it firmly with both hands.

2. Stand straight with your feet shoulder-width apart.

3. Keep your chest up and engage your core to stabilize your upper body.

Proper Form

1. Step forward with one foot and bend your knees to create a lunge position.

2. Make sure the front knee does not go past the toes, and lower the back knee close to the floor.

3. Push off the front foot to rise and bring the back foot forward to prepare for the next step.

4. Alternate walking forward left and right and repeat.

Breathing Technique

Inhale as you step forward, and exhale as you rise.

Precautions

1. Please keep your chest open so that your upper body does not lean excessively forward.

2. Please keep your knees facing forward to prevent them from collapsing inward.

3. Please check the surrounding environment first to ensure there is enough space to move.

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