Barbell Side Split Squat

Instructions

1. 1

   Stand with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart, toes pointing slightly outward.

2. 2

   Hold a barbell across your upper back, resting it on your traps.

3. 3

   Engage your core and keep your chest up as you lower your body down into a squat position, bending at the knees and hips.

4. 4

   As you lower, push your knees out to the sides and keep your weight on your heels.

5. 5

   Lower until your thighs are parallel to the ground, then push through your heels to return to the starting position.

6. 6

   Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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