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§ L · Exercises · QuadricepsUpdated 6/2026

Barbell Walking Lunge

The barbell walking lunge effectively targets the quadriceps and also improves stepping control.

Muscle group
Quadriceps
Equipment
Barbell
Exercise type
Compound
Technique
Advanced technique

Muscles worked

§ 01 · Muscles
Primary muscle
Quadriceps
Supporting muscles
GlutesLower BackHamstrings

How to perform

§ 02 · Steps
  1. 01

    Stand with the barbell across your upper back in a high-bar position, take a secure grip, and pull your shoulder blades together.

  2. 02

    Brace your core, keep your chest up, and take a controlled step forward.

  3. 03

    Lower yourself straight down so your front knee tracks over your toes and your back knee comes close to the floor without touching it.

  4. 04

    Drive up through your entire front foot and bring your back leg through into the next step, continuing to walk at a steady rhythm.

  5. 05

    Keep the barbell stable and your hips level throughout the entire set, finish under control, and return the barbell to the rack.

How to get started at the gym

§ 03 · SisuLift

Barbell Walking Lunge is ready to go in the SisuLift exercise library. The app builds you a program, suggests starting weights and shows this same animation during your workout at the gym.

  • ·A ready training program based on your goal
  • ·Starting weight suggestions and automatic progression
  • ·Set logging and rest timer at the gym
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Tips

§ 04 · Tips

Keep your stride length so your knees stay under control and your hips do not rotate. If the barbell wobbles, reduce the load and brace your core before each step.

The barbell walking lunge effectively targets the quadriceps and also improves stepping control.

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§ 05 · Same muscles

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