Lateral Lunge, Alternating - Barbell

Description

Starting Position: Stand with feet together, holding a barbell across the back of the neck and shoulders. *Optional to hold the bar across the front of the neck and shoulders. 

Procedure: Step to one side in a lateral direction, keeping the opposite leg straight. Hinge at the hips, and bend the knee at a depth appropriate for your ability to enter a seated position. Push through your hip of the bent leg to return to the start position, then repeat moving in the opposite direction. 

Coaching Keys: Keep your opposite leg straight, your back flat & your chest up. Both heels should be planted into the ground.

Feel It: Working your glutes, hamstrings, and quads.