Barbell Side Split Squat (V2)
Expert Advice
Ensure your knee does not extend past your toes on the front leg to prevent unnecessary joint strain.
How-to-do Steps
- Stand with a barbell on your back and take a wide step to the side with one foot.
- Bend the knee of your leading leg to lower your body while keeping the other leg straight.
- Lower yourself until the thigh of your bent leg is parallel to the floor.
- Push back up to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching legs.
Details
Primary
Glutes40%
Quads40%
Secondary
Calves20%
Equipment
Barbell
Exercise Type
Strength
