Exercise Guide

Barbell Side Split Squat V. 2

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Barbell Side Split Squat V. 2

Quads Barbell

beginner

Category

upper legs

Body Part

upper legs

Equipment

barbell

Target

quads

Instructions

  1. 1

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

  2. 2

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

  3. 3

    Take a big step to the side with your right foot, keeping your left foot planted.

  4. 4

    Bend your right knee and lower your body down into a squat position, keeping your chest up and your back straight.

  5. 5

    Push through your right heel to return to the starting position.

  6. 6

    Repeat on the other side, stepping out with your left foot.

  7. 7

    Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles

GlutesQuadsHamstringsCalves

Movement Data

Role

Lunge

Pattern

squat

Priority

6/10

Variation Rank

3

Workout Split

legs

Classification

General

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