Barbell Bench Squat

Muscles involved

Quadriceps

How to do it

1. Stand in front of a bench with a bar resting on your shoulders behind your neck. 2. Bend your knees and lower as in a standard squat until your thighs touch the bench. 3. Hold the position for a few seconds. 4. Push through your heels to return to the starting position.

Equipment required

Barra

Muscles worked

MaleFemale

QuadricepsAdductor magnusSoleus

Tips

- Use the bench as a guide, not a bounce point. - Keep your back straight and chest up throughout the squat. - Push with your heels to stand up, keeping your knees aligned with your feet.

Difficulty