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Low-Bar Squat

Powerlifting

Rest the bar across the rear shoulder area near the posterior deltoids, with feet about shoulder-width apart. Bend the hips and knees to squat, then press through the feet to return to standing.

Body part
Legs
Equipment
Barbell
Level
★★★☆☆ (Intermediate–Advanced)
Low-Bar Squat — Start position

Low-Bar Squat

Low-Bar Squat — Start position
01|Start position

Rest the bar across the rear shoulder area near the posterior deltoids, with feet about shoulder-width apart.

Low-Bar Squat — Movement
02|Movement

Bend the hips and knees to squat, then press through the feet to return to standing.

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Key points

  • Place the bar near the rear deltoids
  • Hinge the hips back as you descend
  • Press through the feet to stand

Cautions

  • Keep the bar position distinct from a high-bar squat
  • Maintain the back position
  • Keep the knees from collapsing inward

MUSCLES

Main muscles

  • Quadriceps
  • Gluteus maximus
  • Hamstrings
  • Erector spinae

Equipment: Barbell, power rack

Low-Bar Squat — Main muscles

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