Barbell one leg squat

Barbell one leg squat

Difficulty

Advanced

Category

Strength

Target Muscle

Quads

Secondary Muscles

glutes, hamstrings, calves

Equipment

Barbell

Body Part

Upper legs

The barbell one leg squat is a challenging lower body exercise that targets the quadriceps while also engaging the glutes, hamstrings, and calves. It requires significant balance, strength, and coordination, as you perform a squat on one leg while holding a barbell across your upper back.

The barbell one leg squat is a challenging lower body exercise that targets the quadriceps while also engaging the glutes, hamstrings, and calves. It requires significant balance, strength, and coordination, as you perform a squat on one leg while holding a barbell across your upper back.

The barbell one leg squat is a challenging lower body exercise that targets the quadriceps while also engaging the glutes, hamstrings, and calves. It requires significant balance, strength, and coordination, as you perform a squat on one leg while holding a barbell across your upper back.

How to Do the Barbell one leg squat

How to Do the Barbell one leg squat

How to Do the Barbell one leg squat

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a barbell across your upper back. Lift one foot off the ground and extend it forward, keeping it parallel to the ground. Bend your standing leg and lower your body down as if sitting back into a chair, keeping your chest up and your back straight. Lower yourself until your thigh is parallel to the ground, then push through your heel to return to the starting position. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch legs and repeat.

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