Barbell Lunges Muscles Worked
Primary:
Quadriceps (rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, vastus
intermedius), gluteus maximus
Secondary:
Hamstrings (semitendinosus, semimembranosus, biceps femoris),
adductors (longus, magnus, brevis), gracilis, tensor fasciae latae)
How To Do Barbell Lunges Correctly
1. When performing barbell lunges, The lifter will stand upright with feet hip-width apart and a barbell placed across their upper back.
2. Then, they will step forward with one leg and lower their hips until both legs form a 90-degree angle.
3. Once in this position, the lifter will extend their front leg and return to the starting position.
The Primary Muscles Worked during a Barbell Lunge are the Quadriceps, Glutes, Hamstrings, and Calves.
- The Quadriceps are the primary muscle group involved in the movement, which are located in the front of the thigh and are responsible for knee extension.
- The Glutes are the second muscle group to be engaged, and their primary role is hip extension.
- The Hamstrings, which are located in the back of the thigh, also play an important role in the movement and are responsible for knee flexion.
- The Calves are involved in the movement but not to the same extent as the other muscles.
Overall
Barbell Lunges are a great exercise for developing and strengthening the lower body muscles, such as The Quadriceps, Glutes, Hamstrings, and Calves. Despite being a simple exercise, it is highly effective for targeting the lower body muscles.
