#4: Barbell Reverse Lunge
Why: If you’re the crazy masochist type that enjoys extreme pain, the Barbell Reverse Lunge will be your new favorite move. With countless variations to choose from, the Barbell Reverse Lunge will absolutely demolish your quads, glutes, and hamstrings one step at a time.
Execution: Resting the bar across your upper traps, stand with your feet about shoulder width apart. Keeping your torso tall and upright, step backward with one leg and lower yourself into a deep lunge. Pause just before your back knee touches the ground and then, driving through your front heel, return to the starting position. Repeat for the prescribed number of sets and repetitions then switch legs.
Great article, Jordan! Right now, my absolute fave leg exercise is the rear-foot elevated split squat (Bulgarian split squat). Absolutely crushes my legs, but feels great on my low back.