Exercise Guide

Barbell Jefferson Squat

beginnerRecommendedCompoundPrimaryCore Variation
Exercise Visual

Barbell Jefferson Squat

Glutes Barbell

beginner

Category

upper legs

Body Part

upper legs

Equipment

barbell

Target

glutes

Instructions

  1. 1

    Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and toes slightly turned out.

  2. 2

    Hold the barbell with an overhand grip, resting it on the front of your body, just below your waist.

  3. 3

    Step your left foot forward and your right foot back, keeping your feet shoulder-width apart.

  4. 4

    Bend your knees and lower your body down into a squat position, keeping your back straight and chest up.

  5. 5

    Push through your heels to stand back up to the starting position.

  6. 6

    Repeat the movement, alternating your forward and back foot with each repetition.

Muscles

QuadricepsGlutesHamstringsCalves

Movement Data

Role

Squat

Pattern

squat

Priority

10/10

Variation Rank

1

Workout Split

legs

Classification

Compound

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