Back Squat

Back Squat

The Back Squat, or simply Squat, is a compound strength exercise that places significant stress on the lower body and core.

Instructions

How to perform a Back Squat:

Stand with your back to a squat bar and lift the barbell onto the back of your shoulders, using an overhand grip to hold the bar.
  • Stand with your back to a squat bar and lift the barbell onto the back of your shoulders, using an overhand grip to hold the bar.

    Stand with your back to a squat bar and lift the barbell onto the back of your shoulders, using an overhand grip to hold the bar.

  • Stand straight up with your feet shoulder width apart, placing your weight on your heels. Your feet should be angled outward slightly.

    Stand straight up with your feet shoulder width apart, placing your weight on your heels. Your feet should be angled outward slightly.

  • Begin to bend your knees as you lower yourself towards the ground.  Ensure your lower back remains arched.

    Begin to bend your knees as you lower yourself towards the ground. Ensure your lower back remains arched.

  • Continue to bend your knees until your thighs are just past parallel to the ground.

    Continue to bend your knees until your thighs are just past parallel to the ground.

  • Extend your legs and push the weight up. Remember to keep your weight on your heels and your back arched.

    Extend your legs and push the weight up. Remember to keep your weight on your heels and your back arched.

  • Continue to straighten your legs until you have returned to <2/position 2>

    Continue to straighten your legs until you have returned to position 2


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