Barbell Side Split Squat

Barbell Side Split Squat is a compound strength exercise using barbell that trains the quadriceps.

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Primary muscles: Quadriceps

Secondary muscles: Calves, Hamstrings, Lower Back

How to do it

1. Stand up straight while holding a barbell placed on the back of your shoulders (slightly below the neck). Your feet should be placed wide apart with the foot of the lead leg angled out to the side. This will be your starting position.
2. Lower your body towards the side of your angled foot by bending the knee and hip of your lead leg and while keeping the opposite leg only slightly bent. Breathe in as you lower your body.
3. Return to the starting position by extending the hip and knee of the lead leg. Breathe out as you perform this movement.
4. After performing the recommended amount of reps, repeat the movement with the opposite leg.

Track it with MyoAmigo

MyoAmigo pre-fills every set of the Barbell Side Split Squat from last time, charts your estimated 1RM trend so you can see strength move without testing a true max, and flags a stall with a concrete fix. It also credits this work toward your weekly Quadriceps volume on the MyoMap heatmap. New to the movement? Start with picking a working weight and progressive overload.

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