Barbell Split Squat
- Primary muscles
- Quads, Glutes
- Secondary muscles
- Hamstrings, Lower back, Abs
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Movement pattern
- Single Leg
Steps
- 1 Stand in a split stance with one foot forward and the other back, holding a barbell across your upper back with a wide overhand grip.
- 2 Keep your trunk upright as you bend both knees, lowering your hips until your rear knee hovers just above the floor.
- 3 Drive through your front heel to extend your knees and push back up to the starting split stance.
- 4 Complete all repetitions on one side, then switch your stance and repeat the movement on the other side.
