Progression ladder for the Barbell Side Split Squat

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Easier and harder steps around the Barbell Side Split Squat

These are the substitutes for the Barbell Side Split Squat, ranked by difficulty from the substitutes list: the ones we score below it, then the ones we score above it. They are not reviewed progression steps, so treat the order as a starting point and judge the jump yourself.

Easier steps (6)

  1. Barbell Bench Front SquatPlay demonstration

    Barbell Bench Front Squat

    • Intermediate
    • Barbell
    • Quads
  2. Barbell Split SquatPlay demonstration

    Barbell Split Squat

    • Intermediate
    • Barbell
    • Quads
  3. Smith Single-leg Split Squat

    Smith Single-leg Split Squat

    • Intermediate
    • Smith-machine
    • Quads
  4. Band One Arm Single Leg Split SquatPlay demonstration

    Band One Arm Single Leg Split Squat

    • Intermediate
    • Band
    • Quads
  5. Band Single Leg Split SquatPlay demonstration

    Band Single Leg Split Squat

    • Intermediate
    • Band
    • Quads
  6. Suspended Split SquatPlay demonstration

    Suspended Split Squat

    • Intermediate
    • Bodyweight
    • Quads

Where you are now

Barbell Side Split SquatPlay demonstration

Barbell Side Split Squat

  • Intermediate
  • Barbell
  • Quads

Harder steps (6)

  1. One Leg Barbell Squat

    One Leg Barbell Squat

    • Advanced
    • Barbell
    • Quads
  2. Barbell Squat Jump Step Rear LungePlay demonstration

    Barbell Squat Jump Step Rear Lunge

    • Advanced
    • Barbell
    • Quads
  3. Smith Machine Pistol Squat

    Smith Machine Pistol Squat

    • Advanced
    • Smith-machine
    • Quads
  4. Weighted Cossack SquatsPlay demonstration

    Weighted Cossack Squats

    • Advanced
    • Weighted
    • Glutes
  5. Squat JerkPlay demonstration

    Squat Jerk

    • Advanced
    • Barbell
    • Quads
  6. Kettlebell Pistol SquatPlay demonstration

    Kettlebell Pistol Squat

    • Advanced
    • Kettlebell
    • Glutes

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