The barbell crossover lunge is a lunge variation that works the glutes in a different way, while simultaneously challenging the flexibility of the glutes and the IT Band.
Instructions
Place barbell on upper back with hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. Position feet shoulder-width apart with chin parallel to ground and brace your core.
Exhale and step diagonally back with one leg crossing the mid-line of body. Descend hips to ground until back knee comes approximately one inch from floor. Pause and retract back to starting position.
Trainer’s Tips
Make sure to descend into the lunge by dropping your hips, rather than jutting the knee forward.
Do not choose a weight that is too heavy. Select the right resistance for your skill level.
