GYMEMO EXERCISE LIBRARY
Half Squat
Squat only to just above thigh-parallel depth.
Set the bar on the upper back and choose a depth just above where the thighs become parallel to the floor. Squat only to the planned shallow depth, then return to standing without dropping deeper.
Half Squat
Set the bar on the upper back and choose a depth just above where the thighs become parallel to the floor.
Squat only to the planned shallow depth, then return to standing without dropping deeper.
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Key points
- Turn around at the marked depth.
- Keep the knees moving over the toes.
Cautions
- Do not change the range as fatigue rises.
MUSCLES
Main muscles
- Quadriceps
- Gluteus maximus
- Hamstrings
- Erector spinae
Equipment: Barbell
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