Barbell Single Leg Split Squat
Description
This exercise involves holding a barbell on your shoulders while standing on one leg and lowering your body into a squat position with the other leg extended behind you. It targets the quadriceps, glutes, and hamstrings while also improving balance and stability.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Barbell Single Leg Split Squat Instructions
- Start by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart and holding a barbell across your upper back.
- Take a large step forward with one foot and place it firmly on the ground.
- Slowly lower your body down by bending your front knee and keeping your back leg straight.
- Lower your body until your front thigh is parallel to the ground.
- Push through your front foot to return to the starting position.
- Repeat the exercise for the desired number of repetitions before switching legs.
Barbell Single Leg Split Squat Form & Visual
Barbell Single Leg Split Squat Benefits
- Improves balance and stability
- Targets the glutes, quads, and hamstrings
- Increases lower body strength
- Helps to correct muscle imbalances between legs
- Can be modified for different fitness levels
- Engages the core for added stability and strength
Barbell Single Leg Split Squat Muscles Worked
- Quadriceps
- Glutes
- Hamstrings
- Calves
- Core
Barbell Single Leg Split Squat Variations & Alternatives
- Dumbbell Single Leg Split Squat
- Kettlebell Single Leg Split Squat
- Bodyweight Single Leg Split Squat
- Barbell Bulgarian Split Squat
- Dumbbell Bulgarian Split Squat
- Kettlebell Bulgarian Split Squat
- Bodyweight Bulgarian Split Squat
