- Main muscle
- Quadriceps
- Also works
- Glutes, Hamstrings
- Equipment
- Barbell & plates, squat rack or power cage
How to do it
- Hold the bar in the crook of your elbows and step into a long split stance.
- Lower straight down until your back knee almost touches the floor.
- Push through your front foot to rise back up; switch legs after your set.
Common mistakes
- Letting your upper back round.
- Letting your front knee cave in.
Know what to lift next
Iron Streak puts lifts like the Zercher Split Squat into a weekly plan built around your goal, schedule and equipment. Every set shows the weight and reps to aim for, and your streak keeps score.