Barbell Split Squat
The split squat with a barbell hanging at arm's length in front of the thighs rather than on the back.
How to do it
Setup
Long split stance, a bar held overhand at arm's length before the thighs.
Steps
- Drop the back knee toward the floor, arms long.
- Keep the bar close and the torso upright.
- Stand, pressing through the front heel.
Common mistakes
Bar drifting forward on the way down: keep it brushing the thighs. Shoulders rounding under the load: blades back, chest up. Leaning over the front knee: sink straight down.
Breathing
Inhale down, exhale up.
