How to do it
Lock out your elbows fully so the arms stay stacked over your ears.
- 1
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding the barbell overhead with a wide grip.
- 2
Step forward with one leg into a lunge, bending both knees to lower your body.
- 3
Keep the barbell stable above your head throughout the movement.
- 4
Push through the heel of your front foot to return to the starting position.
- 5
Repeat on the other leg.
- 6
Continue alternating legs for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your core engaged and push through the heel of your front foot to maintain balance and stability.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting the bar drift forward overhead
- ✕Stepping too short and jamming the front knee
- ✕Gazing up at the bar instead of forward