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Quadriceps · Intermediate

Safety Bar Split Squat

Safety-squat-bar split squat loading each leg independently while the handles assist upper-body positioning.

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Safety Bar Split Squat demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

QuadricepsGlutesHamstringsCore

Equipment

Safety Squat Bar

Sets × reps

3 × 10 / side

Rest

1 min 30 sec

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Set the safety bar securely on the upper back and step into a stable split stance.
  2. 02Keep the torso tall, front foot flat, and hips facing forward.
  3. 03Lower straight down by bending both knees until the rear knee approaches the floor.
  4. 04Maintain front-knee alignment over the toes and steady pressure through the whole front foot.
  5. 05Drive through the front leg to return to the top and complete the set before switching sides.

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