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Barbell One Leg Split Squat

Expert Advice

Keep your front foot flat and drive through the heel to maximize glute and quad engagement.

How-to-do Steps

  1. Place a barbell on your shoulders and stand in front of a bench.
  2. Extend one leg back and place the top of your foot on the bench.
  3. Lower your hips by bending your front knee until your thigh is almost parallel to the floor.
  4. Push through your front heel to return to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching legs.

Details

Primary
Glutes
Glutes40%
Quads
Quads40%
Secondary
Calves
Calves20%
40%Glutes40%Quads20%Calves
Equipment
Barbell
Barbell
Exercise Type
Strength