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barbell one leg squat
Target

quads

Equipment

barbell

barbell one leg squat

upper legs

How to Perform the barbell one leg squat

1

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a barbell across your upper back.

2

Lift one foot off the ground and extend it forward, keeping it parallel to the ground.

3

Bend your standing leg and lower your body down as if sitting back into a chair, keeping your chest up and your back straight.

4

Lower yourself until your thigh is parallel to the ground, then push through your heel to return to the starting position.

5

Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch legs and repeat.

Secondary Muscles

gluteshamstringscalves