Legs
Barbell Squat Back View
Position barbell across upper traps or rear deltoids. Stand with feet shoulder-width apart.
- Equipment
- Equipment
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Focus Area
- Legs
- Injury risk
- Moderate
Primary muscles
- Quadriceps
- Gluteus Maximus
Secondary muscles
- Hamstrings
- Erector Spinae
- Adductors
- Core Stabilizers
Target muscles
- legs
How to perform
- 1
Position barbell across upper traps or rear deltoids.
- 2
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart.
- 3
Brace core and descend into squat keeping knees aligned.
- 4
Maintain even hip alignment throughout movement.
- 5
Reach appropriate depth while maintaining neutral spine.
- 6
Drive through heels to return to standing.
Safety & form
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