Barbell Low Split Squat (male)

Barbell Low Split Squat demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Stand with your legs split and the front foot far enough in front to lower into a squat
  • 2Hold the barbell on your upper back, not your neck
  • 3Lower your body until your thigh is parallel to the ground, then push back up
  • 4The front knee should not go past your toes when you squat
  • 5Alternate your legs after a set

Tips:

  • Keep your back straight and your core engaged
  • You should feel the strain on your front leg's thigh and glute
  • Avoid leaning forward or backwards
  • Control the weight while descending, don't let it pull you down

Barbell Low Split Squat Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs