Elevated Back Lunge

Strength · Intermediate · Quads

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Primary muscles
Quads
Secondary
Glutes, Hamstrings
Equipment
Barbell
Force
Push
Mechanic
Compound
Level
Intermediate

Muscles worked

Quads

Also works: Glutes, Hamstrings

How to do itElevated Back Lunge

  1. 1Position a bar onto a rack at shoulder height loaded to an appropriate weight. Place a short, raised platform behind you.
  2. 2Rack the bar onto your upper back, keeping your back arched and tight. Step onto your raised platform with both feet. This will be your starting position.
  3. 3Begin by stepping backwards with one leg. Descend by flexing your hips and knees until your knee touches the floor.
  4. 4Pause, and extend through the hips and knees to rise up, returning all the way to the starting position before alternating.

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