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Barbell Split Squat

Take a large step forward with one leg, and lower your body until your back knee nearly touches the ground. Your front knee should be bent at a 90-degree angle, and your back leg should be straight. Push through the heel of your front foot to raise your body back to the starting position.

Category

strength

Difficulty

intermediate

Equipment

barbell

Primary muscle

glutes

Muscles

Muscles worked

glutesquads
Equipment

Setup

barbell
Common questions

Good to know.

What muscles does the Barbell Split Squat work?

The Barbell Split Squat works glutes and quads.

What equipment do you need for the Barbell Split Squat?

You need barbell.

Is the Barbell Split Squat good for beginners?

It sits at intermediate. Get comfortable with the basics first.

How do I add the Barbell Split Squat to a workout?

Ask your coach in the Phorme app. It builds the sets, the reps, and the weight around what you have been lifting.

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