Barbell side split squat

How to do the Barbell side split squat: full step-by-step instructions, muscles worked (Legs, Glutes), equipment (Barbell) and a two-frame demo. Free to read, from the Setline exercise catalog.

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Barbell side split squat: start and finish positions
Barbell side split squat: start and finish positions

How to do it

  1. 1

    Rest a barbell across your back and stand wide, one foot angled out to the side.

  2. 2

    Lower toward the angled foot by bending that knee and hip, the other leg nearly straight.

  3. 3

    Push through the lead leg to stand. Finish the reps, then switch sides.

In a Setline session: 3 sets of 8 each.

Questions

What equipment do I need for the Barbell side split squat?

The Barbell side split squat uses: Barbell.

Which muscles does the Barbell side split squat work?

The Barbell side split squat works: Legs, Glutes.

How many sets and reps for the Barbell side split squat?

In Setline sessions the Barbell side split squat is programmed as 3 sets of 8 each.

Which Setline styles include the Barbell side split squat?

The Barbell side split squat appears in: Strength.

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Barbell side split squat — how to do it, steps and demo · Setline