Barbell Squat Guide
FEATURES
With a focus on lower body, the barbell squat is a compound movement that engages the entire body with emphasis on building strength and is a great way to start a workout. For building strength, you can lower the repetitions while increasing the weight.
MUSCLES
Quads, Glutes, Hamstrings
EQUIPMENT
Carb
DIFFICULTY
Advanced
MEDIA
INSTRUCTIONS
Prep
Place a barbell in a rack just below shoulder-height
Start
Reach underneath the bar and put the bar behind the neck while gripping the bar with hands wider than shoulder width
Step away with the bar, look forward and keep the back straight
Movement
Lower the barbell until your hip and knee are at the same level.
Now press down and bring the barbell back to the starting position.
End
Repeat movement as needed, step back to the rack and place the barbell on the rack
TIPS
Keep feet straight and aligned
Don't go all the way to the ground with the movement!
Keep chest out without extending away the back
Spread the knees but not overdo it
Do you have more tips? Post in the comment below.
ALTERNATIVES
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Easy
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Moderate
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Advanced
Dumbbell Goblet Squat
Smith Full Squat
Hack Squat
Barbell Split Squat