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 Easy Moderate Advanced Dumbbell Goblet Squat Smith Full Squat Hack Squat Barbell Split Squat
