Barbell Front Rack Split Squat (female)

Barbell Front Rack Split Squat demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Stand with a barbell resting on your front deltoids, the heels of your feet should be shoulder-width apart
  • 2Take a step forward with one foot, rear foot pivot on the ball
  • 3Lower your body by bending the knee and hip of your front leg until the knee of your rear leg is almost in contact with the floor
  • 4Return to the original standing position by extending the hip and knee of the forward leg
  • 5Repeat the exercise with the other foot stepping forward

Tips:

  • Make sure your torso remains perpendicular to the floor during the exercise
  • Avoid pushing up off the back foot, focus on powering through the front heel
  • Lower your hips straight down, so your front knee is in line with your foot
  • Do not let your front knee travel past your toes

Barbell Front Rack Split Squat Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs