Barbell Back Squat
- Primary muscles
- Quads, Glutes
- Secondary muscles
- Hamstrings, Lower back, Abs
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Movement pattern
- Squat
Steps
- 1 Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and toes pointed slightly out.
- 2 Rest a barbell across your upper back, holding it with a wide overhand grip.
- 3 Keeping your chest up, bend your knees and hips to lower your body as if sitting into a chair.
- 4 Descend until your thighs are parallel to the floor or deeper, maintaining a straight back.
- 5 Drive through your heels and extend your hips and knees to return to the standing starting position.
