The Split Squat is one of the best exercises you can do for the lower body (thighs AND glutes).
This version takes that basic movement pattern and introduces direct resistance at the contraction of the glutes, which is something that is normally missing from a split squat at the top.
When you come to the top of a normal split squat, there is no direction tension on the glutes...they have nothing to push against.
With this setup, they're pushing against the same bar that you're using for the up and down portion (you'll see).
This gives you great loading from start to finish.
How To Do The Landmine Glute Split Squat
To do this exercise, all you need is a barbell, something solid to brace one end against (like a wall or a machine) and some weight plates. If you have a landmine attachment, definitely use that, but if you don't, you don't necessarily need one.
In the demo, I've got two 45-lb plates loaded onto one end of the bar, with the other end braced against the frame of my power rack.
Step your left foot over the bar and grip the bar on both sides of the plates.
Now lift the bar end off the ground, pulling it up against your hamstrings.
Now come up.
IMPORTANT...as you come up, lean your upper body forward and push the bar backwards (this is what hits the contraction of the glutes, similar to a hip thrust). Definitely watch the video to get the best idea of how this is done.
You're not just standing up with the bar vertically, you also want to think about pushing it backwards. This will naturally happen to some degree as you straight your front leg.
When you've done your reps (you can use whatever rep range you like), switch sides.
Again, pull the bar up against your hamstrings and KEEP it against your hamstrings all the way through.
You want to keep the bar off the ground for all your reps, though it is ok to touch your back knee down lightly (just don't rest it fully down).
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