Barbell side split squat

How to do it

1. 1Stand with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart, toes pointed slightly outward.
2. 2Hold a barbell across your upper back, resting it on your traps.
3. 3Brace your core and keep your chest up as you lower your body into a squat, bending your knees and hips.
4. 4As you descend, push your knees outward and keep your weight in your heels.
5. 5Lower until your thighs are parallel to the floor, then drive through your heels to return to the starting position.
6. 6Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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This page is for information and doesn’t replace a professional. If you have an injury or a medical condition, ask first. Data from the open catalogue hasaneyldrm/exercises-dataset, MIT licence.