Barbell split squat v. 2 exercise demonstration
Barbell split squat v. 2

Exercise

Barbell split squat v. 2

Barbell split squat v. 2 is a moderate exercise. It trains quads.

Muscles
QuadsGlutesHamstringsCalves

Detailed explanation

Start by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a barbell across your upper back. Take a large step forward with your right foot, keeping your torso upright.

Lower your body by bending your knees and hips until your right thigh is parallel to the ground. Pause for a moment, then push through your right heel to return to the starting position.

Step by step

  1. 1

    Start by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a barbell across your upper back.

  2. 2

    Take a large step forward with your right foot, keeping your torso upright.

  3. 3

    Lower your body by bending your knees and hips until your right thigh is parallel to the ground.

  4. 4

    Pause for a moment, then push through your right heel to return to the starting position.

  5. 5

    Repeat with your left leg forward for the desired number of repetitions.

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