barbell split squat v. 2

A upper legs exercise targeting the quads, performed with barbell.

barbell split squat v. 2 demonstration
barbell split squat v. 2 — demonstration

Body part

Upper Legs

Equipment

Barbell

Target muscles

Quads

Secondary muscles

Glutes, Hamstrings, Calves

How to do barbell split squat v. 2

  1. Start by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a barbell across your upper back.

  2. Take a large step forward with your right foot, keeping your torso upright.

  3. Lower your body by bending your knees and hips until your right thigh is parallel to the ground.

  4. Pause for a moment, then push through your right heel to return to the starting position.

  5. Repeat with your left leg forward for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Quads

Secondary

GlutesHamstringsCalves

Related exercises

All upper legs exercises →

Track barbell split squat v. 2 in NutriMind

Log your sets and the app does the rest — automatic PR detection, progression charts for every lift, and progressive overload that adjusts your next workout. Paired with AI nutrition coaching so your training and your plate pull in the same direction.

Planning your next heavy session? Estimate your max with the One Rep Max Calculator and build up to it with the Warm-up Calculator. More free tools →