Barbell Pause 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 your toes pointed slightly outward, holding a barbell across your upper back with a wide overhand grip.
- 2 Lower your hips down and back as if sitting in a chair, bending your knees and keeping your chest upright.
- 3 Descend until your thighs are parallel to the floor or deeper, maintaining a stable core.
- 4 Pause briefly at the bottom of the squat, holding this deep position.
- 5 Drive through your heels to push back up to the starting standing position, extending your hips and knees.
