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Quads

Barbell One Leg Squat

This is a hard leg exercise using a barbell. You balance on one leg and squat down while holding the bar on your back. It strengthens your thigh muscles and requires good balance.

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Barbell One Leg Squat demonstration

How to Perform

  1. 1Stand with your feet apart and hold a barbell on your upper back.
  2. 2Lift one foot and stretch that leg straight out in front of you.
  3. 3Bend your standing leg to lower your body like you are sitting in a chair.
  4. 4Keep your chest up and your back straight as you go down.
  5. 5Lower yourself until your thigh is parallel to the floor.
  6. 6Push through your heel to stand back up.
  7. 7Finish all reps on one leg, then switch to the other.

Exercise Info

Primary Muscles
Quads
Secondary Muscles
Calves
Hamstrings
Glutes
Equipment
Barbell
Difficulty
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