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Barbell Side Split Squat
Muscles involved
The barbell side split squat trains the legs in the lateral plane. It builds the glutes, quads and inner thighs.
How to do it
- Stand upright with a bar behind your neck and feet apart.
- Lower your body to the right side by bending your knee and hip.
- Keep your left leg slightly bent.
- Push with your right leg to return to the starting position and repeat to the left.
Equipment required
Muscles worked
Tips
- Keep your torso as upright as possible during the lateral squat. - Lower to one side, keeping the opposite leg extended. - Push with the bent leg to return to the starting position.
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IntermedioFrequently asked questions
Barbell Side Split Squat: which muscles does it work?
Barbell Side Split Squat mainly works: Glutes, Quadriceps. It also involves: Gluteus maximus, Long adductor, Adductor magnus, Soleus.
What is Barbell Side Split Squat good for?
The barbell side split squat trains the legs in the lateral plane. It builds the glutes, quads and inner thighs.
How do you do Barbell Side Split Squat with proper form?
- Keep your torso as upright as possible during the lateral squat. - Lower to one side, keeping the opposite leg extended. - Push with the bent leg to return to the starting position.
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