Wide-Grip Overhead Barbell Split Squat

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Owen Jones

17 Sep 2024

Wide-Grip Overhead Barbell Split Squat increases overall body strength by targeting your shoulders, core, and lower body muscles.

Step 1
Grab a barbell with a shoulder-width overhand grip and press it directly over your head with your arms extended. Step forward in a checkered pattern with your feet two to three feet apart.
Step 2
Slowly lower your body until your front knee is bent at a 90-degree angle. Pause, then push up and return to the starting position.

Wide-Grip Overhead Barbell Split Squat targets Abs, Glutes, Hamstrings, Quads, Shoulders, Spinal Erectors, Total Body, Traps, Triceps as seen below.

Try not to bend your front knee past your toes. Instead, try to keep your knee and foot in line at all times.
Don't let your upper body fall forward as you move. Try to keep your core tight to avoid injury.
Be sure to keep your elbows locked throughout the movement.

Owen Jones

17 Sep 2024