Elevated Back Lunge, starting positionElevated Back Lunge, finishing position
How to Perform
1Position a bar onto a rack at shoulder height loaded to an appropriate weight. Place a short, raised platform behind you.
2Rack the bar onto your upper back, keeping your back arched and tight. Step onto your raised platform with both feet. This will be your starting position.
3Begin by stepping backwards with one leg. Descend by flexing your hips and knees until your knee touches the floor.
4Pause, and extend through the hips and knees to rise up, returning all the way to the starting position before alternating.
Video Tutorial
Tips & Common Mistakes
•Focus on controlled movements rather than speed or momentum
•Maintain proper breathing - exhale during the exertion phase
•Start with lighter weight to master the form before progressing
•As a compound movement, this exercise works multiple muscle groups efficiently