Barbell Back Squat

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Sets

Reps

Barbell

Equipment

10.00

Cal/min

🎯 Muscles Worked

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Primary

quads,glutes

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Secondary

core,back

Set the bar across your upper back (not your neck), grip just outside shoulders.

Stand with feet shoulder-width, toes slightly turned out.

Brace your core, sit back and down, keeping your chest up and knees tracking over your toes.

Descend until thighs are at least parallel to the floor.

Drive through your heels to stand back up, keeping the bar path vertical over your mid-foot.

What muscles does Barbell Back Squat work?

Barbell Back Squat primarily targets the quads,glutes, with the core,back working as secondary muscles.

How many sets and reps of Barbell Back Squat should I do?

A typical starting point is 4 sets of 10 reps, adjusted based on your goal and experience level.

What equipment do I need for Barbell Back Squat?

Barbell Back Squat requires a barbell.

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