Learn how to perform the Hatfield split squat with a safety squat bar to load your single-leg training heavier than ever before. This powerful unilateral exercise builds quad and glute strength, fixes leg imbalances, and works as both a main lift or supplemental movement for powerlifters, athletes, and general fitness clients. Brandon Smitley of THIRST Gym breaks down setup, technique, common mistakes, and programming recommendations.
Discover the Front Loaded SSB Step Up, an innovative single-leg exercise that transforms traditional step ups by utilizing a safety squat bar across the front of your body for improved posture and strength development. This comprehensive guide details proper execution techniques, optimal box height selection, and specific programming strategies for strength, hypertrophy, and athletic performance, providing you with a versatile lower body movement that delivers superior results with less soreness than conventional single-leg alternatives.