How to Do Reverse Barbell Lunge: Muscles Worked & Proper Form

Muscles Worked in Reverse Barbell Lunges

Primary muscles worked:

• Adductors
• Quads
• Glutes

How to Do Reverse Barbell Lunges

1. Take a big step backward and sink as deep as possible in a lunge position, without hitting the knee of the back leg in the floor.
2. Return to the starting position by pushing yourself back with the front leg.

Commentary

The lunge is an exercise that not only strengthens your leg muscles, it can also be used to train your balance, coordination, and knee control. An alternative to using a barbell for external load is to hold weights (i.e., dumbbells or kettlebells) in your hands.

An alternative way to perform this exercise is to take a step forward instead of backward.