Legs
Zercher Squat
Hold barbell in crook of elbows (Zercher position). Stand with feet shoulder-width apart.
- Equipment
- Equipment
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Focus Area
- Legs
- Injury risk
- Moderate
Primary muscles
- Quadriceps
- Gluteus Maximus
- Hamstrings
Secondary muscles
- Core Stabilizers
- Upper Back
Target muscles
- legs
How to perform
- 1
Hold barbell in crook of elbows (Zercher position).
- 2
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart.
- 3
Lower into squat, keeping chest upright and elbows tucked.
- 4
Push through heels to return to standing.
Safety & form
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