Exercise Guide
Barbell Squat (On Knees)
intermediate
Exercise Visual
Barbell Squat (On Knees)
Quads • Barbell
intermediateCategory
upper legs
Body Part
upper legs
Equipment
barbell
Target
quads
Instructions
- 1
Start by kneeling on the ground with your knees hip-width apart and your toes pointing forward.
- 2
Place a barbell across your shoulders, gripping it with an overhand grip and your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
- 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
Continue lowering until your thighs are parallel to the ground, or as low as you can comfortably go.
- 5
Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push through your heels to return to the starting position.
- 6
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles
GlutesQuadsHamstringsCalves