Elevated Back Lunge

Elevated Back Lunge — Start position
Start position
Elevated Back Lunge — End position
End position
Region
Knee & Thigh
Equipment
Barbell
Category
Strength
Level
Intermediate
Mechanic
compound
Force
push

Muscles worked

  • quadriceps
  • glutes
  • hamstrings

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

  1. Position a bar onto a rack at shoulder height loaded to an appropriate weight. Place a short, raised platform behind you.

  2. Rack 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. Begin by stepping backwards with one leg. Descend by flexing your hips and knees until your knee touches the floor.

  4. Pause, and extend through the hips and knees to rise up, returning all the way to the starting position before alternating.

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