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Barbell Back Squat

CompoundIntermediate

How to do it

Sit down between your hips, chest up, knees track over toes.

Muscles

Primary

Quads, Glutes

Secondary

Adductors, Hamstrings, Lower Back

Steps to perform

  1. 1Set the bar on your upper back and step out of the rack.
  2. 2Stand with feet shoulder-width, toes slightly out.
  3. 3Brace and sit down between your hips until thighs are at least parallel.
  4. 4Drive up through mid-foot, keeping your chest up.

Loads the lower back and knees. Plans swap it out if you report issues there.

Equipment

Barbell & plates
Squat rack / power cage

Alternatives

Leg Press

Quads · Glutes

Smith Machine Squat

Quads · Glutes

Goblet Squat

Quads · Glutes

Bodyweight Squat

Quads · Glutes

Hack Squat

Quads