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Movements

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Split Squat - Barbell

January 16, 2009

Starting Position

  • Standing in a split stance, holding barbell on back of shoulders with elbows up

Procedure

  • Lower hips to the floor by bending the front knee without letting the back knee touch the ground
  • Return to the starting position by pushing up with the front leg
  • Repeat for prescribed number of repetitions and switch legs

Coaching Keys

  • Do not let the front knee slide forward over the toes
  • Do not let the front knee collapse to the inside
  • Keep chest and elbows up
  • Keep glute in back leg contracted (tight)

You Should Feel It

  • Working the glutes, hamstrings, and quads
  • Stretching the hip flexor of the back leg

Tags: Strength, Quadriceps, Lower Body Push, Barbell, Glutes, Hamstrings

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