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Barbell Squat
Stand inside a power rack with the barbell resting on your upper trapezius. Place your feet shoulder-width apart. Exhale as you squat until your thighs are parallel to the floor, then push back up to standing.
Barbell Squat
Stand inside a power rack with the barbell resting on your upper trapezius. Place your feet shoulder-width apart.
Exhale as you squat until your thighs are parallel to the floor, then push back up to standing.
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Key points
- Brace your abdomen and keep your torso stable
- Do not overarch your lower back as you squat
- Do not let your knees collapse inward
Cautions
- Use a form that protects your knees and lower back
- Do not use excessively heavy weights
- Do not move abruptly
MUSCLES
Main muscles
- Quadriceps
- Gluteus maximus
- Hamstrings
- Erector spinae
Equipment: Barbell, power rack, squat rack
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