The barbell one leg squat is a challenging lower body exercise that targets the quadriceps while also engaging the glutes, hamstrings, and calves. It requires significant balance, strength, and coordination, as you perform a squat on one leg while holding a barbell across your upper back.
Also Works
GlutesHamstringsCalves
How to Perform
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Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a barbell across your upper back.
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Lift one foot off the ground and extend it forward, keeping it parallel to the ground.
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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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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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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch legs and repeat.