Intermediate

BARBELL ONE LEG SQUAT

Upper legs
Body Part
Quads
Target Muscle
Barbell
Equipment
Intermediate
Difficulty
Quads
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Est. Calories/min
5.00
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Step:1 Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a barbell across your upper back.
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Step:2 Lift one foot off the ground and extend it forward, keeping it parallel to the ground.
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Step: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.
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Step:4 Lower yourself until your thigh is parallel to the ground, then push through your heel to return to the starting position.
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Step:5 Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch legs and repeat.
  • Warm up properly before starting
  • Maintain proper form throughout
  • Control the negative (eccentric) phase
  • Breathe out during the effort phase
  • Rest 60–90 seconds between sets
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