Barbell Split Squat (Barbell Over)
Gym Exercise Card
Equipment
The barbell split squat is a lower body strength exercise that primarily targets the quadriceps while also engaging the glutes and hamstrings. It enhances balance, stability, and leg strength by requiring each leg to work independently.
How to do it
- Position a barbell across your upper back and stand with one foot forward and one foot back.
- Lower your back knee toward the ground, ensuring your front knee stays over your ankle.
- Push through the heel of your front foot to return to the starting position.
Muscles worked
Primary Gluteus Maximus Quadriceps
Secondary Gastrocnemius Hamstrings
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