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Exercises/Barbell Deficit Reverse Lunge
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Barbell Deficit Reverse Lunge

A barbell reverse lunge performed with the front foot on a low platform, so the back foot steps down to the floor. The extra depth stretches the front-leg glutes and quads further than a standard reverse lunge.

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Primary muscles

  • Quadriceps
  • Glutes (Gluteus Maximus)

Secondary muscles

  • Hamstrings
  • Adductors
  • Gluteus Medius
Sets
3
Reps
6–10 per leg
Rest
90–120s

How to perform

This information is general fitness guidance, not medical advice. Stop if you feel pain and consult a qualified professional.

Barbell Deficit Reverse Lunge movement

Main muscles working (thicker lines)

Starting position

Unrack a barbell onto your upper back and stand tall with both feet on a sturdy 5–10 cm platform, such as a bumper plate or low step.

  1. 1

    Step one foot back off the platform and land on the ball of that foot.

  2. 2

    Lower until your back knee is just above the floor, letting the front hip sink below the front knee.

  3. 3

    Keep your weight over the front foot and your torso upright.

  4. 4

    Drive through the front heel to stand and bring the back foot up onto the platform.

  5. 5

    Alternate legs or complete all reps on one side.

Breathing: Inhale as you step back and lower, exhale as you drive up.

Coaching tips

  • Front foot does the work

  • Sink straight down

  • Stay stacked under the bar

Common mistakes

  • Platform too high so the back knee can't reach depth

  • Pushing off the back foot

  • Leaning forward and losing the bar path

  • Front knee caving in

Safety notes

  • Use a stable platform that won't slide, and master the bodyweight version first.

  • Start light: the extra depth makes balance harder under a bar.

Details

Body parts
Quadriceps · Glutes · Lower Body
Equipment
Barbell · Weight Plate
Movement
Lunge
Exercise type
Compound
Training goals
Strength · Muscle Growth

Sets, reps and rest are general guidance — adjust to your goals and experience.

Harder Variations

  • Reverse LungeBeginner→

Variations

  • Barbell LungeIntermediate→

Similar Exercises

  • Barbell LungeIntermediate→
  • Bulgarian Split SquatIntermediate→
  • Split SquatBeginner→