Elbows drop — front rack collapses
Lats and pecs pull the elbows down; bar rolls forward off the shoulders.
Overactive muscles
Latissimus dorsiPec major
Corrective work
Foam RollLats↗StretchDoorway pec stretch↗Lunge · Lower Body
Barbell Front Rack Lunge
Coaching cues
- Barbell in the front rack; elbows high; step into alternating lunges
- Front rack forces an upright torso — any forward lean drops the bar
- Drive through the front heel; return to standing between each rep
- More upper back and core demand than a back-rack lunge
Common faults 2
Front knee caves on each step
Adductors and TFL dominate under the front-loaded lunge.
Overactive muscles
Adductor complexTFL
Corrective work
Foam RollAdductors↗Foam RollTFL↗StretchButterfly adductor stretch↗