Stationary Overhead Barbell Lunge

The overhead lunge is not only an excellent leg exercise, but by holding weight overhead, you incorporate the upper back and shoulder stabilizers, lats, rhomboids and traps, as well as increasing core demands through low back and abdominal activation. Start this exercise by holding a barbell overhead, arms locked, with tension in shoulders as if you are pulling hands away from each other. Keep head neutral, lower back arched and chin up as you step out into the lunge. Stance should be hip width and long enough to allow (2) 90 degree angles in knees in bottom position. The lunge finishes with back knee slightly higher than the floor and returns forcefully by pushing off the front foot.