Full Squat

Full Squat

The full squat is a variation of the back squat, in which a deeper squat is performed. The full squat places a larger emphasis on the buttocks and core.

Instructions

How to perform a Full 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 butt is 2-4 inches off the ground. If you cannot go this low, go as low as you can.

    Continue to bend your knees until your butt is 2-4 inches off the ground. If you cannot go this low, go as low as you can.

  • Raise yourself back up to <2/position 2> by straightening your legs.

    Raise yourself back up to position 2 by straightening your legs.


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