Thighs (front)

Barbell Lunge

Starting position

  • Stand upright, bar on the upper back, feet hip-width.
  • Core braced, look straight ahead.

Execution

  • Take a big step forward, lower the rear knee to just above the floor.
  • Push back to standing through the front heel, switch sides.
  • The front knee stays over the foot.

Common mistakes

  • Step too short: the knee pushes far past the toes.
  • Upper body tipping forward.
  • Knee caving in.