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Barbell One Leg Squat

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Intermediate

target Target Muscle Groups

Primary: Quads accessibility Upper Legs
Glutes Hamstrings Calves

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Barbell

Category

strength

Mechanic

compound

Cal/min

7.3

Force

push

Barbell One Leg Squat is a intermediate multi-joint compound pushing exercise targeting the Quads in the Upper Legs region. Performed using barbell, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Glutes and Hamstrings.

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1

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a barbell across your upper back.

2

Lift one foot off the ground and extend it forward, keeping it parallel to the ground.

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.

4

Lower yourself until your thigh is parallel to the ground, then push through your heel to return to the starting position.

5

Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch legs and repeat.

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