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Barbell Full Squat
Muscles involved
The barbell full squat is the king of leg exercises. It builds quads, glutes and total-body strength.
How to do it
- Place a bar on a rack at the height of your upper chest.
- Pass under the bar so that it rests on the back of your shoulders.
- Unrack the bar and carefully step back with your feet pointing slightly outward.
- Perform a deep squat by pushing your hips back and keeping your torso upright.
Equipment required
Muscles worked
Tips
- The depth of the squat will depend on your mobility; prioritize form over depth. - Keep the weight distributed across your entire foot, with special attention to pushing with your heels. - Keep your chest elevated and your gaze forward to avoid rounding your back.
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Barbell Full Squat: which muscles does it work?
Barbell Full Squat mainly works: Glutes, Quadriceps. It also involves: Gluteus maximus, Adductor magnus, Soleus.
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