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Barbell Split Squat

This exercise is performed with a barbell across the upper back while standing in a split stance. The body is lowered by bending both knees until the rear knee approaches the floor, then pushed back up to the starting position while maintaining balance and an upright torso.

QuadricepsBarbell
Barbell Split Squat
Primary muscle
Primary: Quadriceps
Secondary muscles
Glutes Secondary: Hamstrings, Adductors, Calves, Core (abdominals and lower back)
Equipment
Barbell
Category
Quadriceps
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