Progression ladder for the Barbell Lateral Lunge

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Easier and harder steps around the Barbell Lateral Lunge

These are the substitutes for the Barbell Lateral Lunge, ranked by difficulty from the substitutes list: the ones we score below it, then the ones we score above it. They are not reviewed progression steps, so treat the order as a starting point and judge the jump yourself.

Easier steps (5)

  1. Dumbbell Rear LungePlay demonstration

    Dumbbell Rear Lunge

    • Intermediate
    • Dumbbell
    • Glutes
  2. Dumbbell Step-upPlay demonstration

    Dumbbell Step-up

    • Intermediate
    • Dumbbell
    • Glutes
  3. Barbell Step Ups

    Barbell Step Ups

    • Intermediate
    • Barbell
    • Quads
  4. Band Step-upPlay demonstration

    Band Step-up

    • Intermediate
    • Band
    • Glutes
  5. Forward LungePlay demonstration

    Forward Lunge

    • Beginner
    • Bodyweight
    • Glutes

Where you are now

Barbell Lateral LungePlay demonstration

Barbell Lateral Lunge

  • Intermediate
  • Barbell
  • Glutes

Harder steps (6)

  1. Barbell Rear LungePlay demonstration

    Barbell Rear Lunge

    • Intermediate
    • Barbell
    • Glutes
  2. Barbell Step-upPlay demonstration

    Barbell Step-up

    • Intermediate
    • Barbell
    • Glutes
  3. Barbell LungePlay demonstration

    Barbell Lunge

    • Intermediate
    • Barbell
    • Glutes
  4. Outside Leg Kick Push-upPlay demonstration

    Outside Leg Kick Push-up

    • Advanced
    • Bodyweight
    • Glutes
  5. Barbell Single Leg Split SquatPlay demonstration

    Barbell Single Leg Split Squat

    • Advanced
    • Barbell
    • Quads
  6. Smith Sprint LungePlay demonstration

    Smith Sprint Lunge

    • Advanced
    • Smith-machine
    • Glutes

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