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Quadriceps

Barbell Lunge

Barbell Lunge (Start)Barbell Lunge (End)

A split-stance leg exercise with a barbell on your upper back, working the quads and glutes.

Primary musclesQuadriceps
Secondary musclesCalvesGlutesHamstrings

Energy burned

≈ 41 kcalFor 3 × 8–12, rest 90s · ≈ 7.1 kcal/min

Estimate range 31–51 kcal (±25 %)

Muscle mass worked29 %
Effort during a set13.1 MET
Your lean mass53.5 kgBody fat estimated from BMI and age

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Setup

  1. 1Rest a barbell across your upper back and stand tall with your feet together.
  2. 2Step one leg forward into a long stride.

How to perform

  1. 1Lower your back knee toward the floor while keeping your torso upright.
  2. 2Stop just above the floor with the front thigh near parallel.
  3. 3Push through the front foot to return to standing.
  4. 4Repeat on the same side or alternate legs.

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