barbell side split squat

Instructions

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   Step 1: Stand with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart, toes pointing slightly outward.

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   Step 2: Hold a barbell across your upper back, resting it on your traps.

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   Step 3: Engage your core and keep your chest up as you lower your body down into a squat position, bending at the knees and hips.

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   Step 4: As you lower, push your knees out to the sides and keep your weight on your heels.

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   Step 5: Lower until your thighs are parallel to the ground, then push through your heels to return to the starting position.

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   Step 6: Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.