Exercise Guide

Barbell Squat (On Knees)

intermediate
Exercise Visual

Barbell Squat (On Knees)

Quads Barbell

intermediate

Category

upper legs

Body Part

upper legs

Equipment

barbell

Target

quads

Instructions

  1. 1

    Start by kneeling on the ground with your knees hip-width apart and your toes pointing forward.

  2. 2

    Place a barbell across your shoulders, gripping it with an overhand grip and your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.

  3. 3

    Engage your core and keep your chest lifted as you slowly lower your body down by bending your knees, keeping your back straight.

  4. 4

    Continue lowering until your thighs are parallel to the ground, or as low as you can comfortably go.

  5. 5

    Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push through your heels to return to the starting position.

  6. 6

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles

GlutesQuadsHamstringsCalves