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Barbell Back Squat

intermediate Barbell

The king of lower body exercises

Primary Muscles

Quadriceps Glutes

Secondary Muscles

Hamstrings Core

Instructions

Stand with bar on upper traps, feet shoulder-width apart. Squat until thighs are parallel to floor, then drive up through heels.

Common Mistakes

Knees caving inward, rounding lower back, not reaching depth

Variations

  • Front Squat
  • Box Squat
  • Pause Squat