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Exercise Guide

Barbell Full Squat (Back Pov)

intermediate
Exercise Visual

Barbell Full Squat (Back Pov)

Glutes•Barbell

intermediate

Category

upper legs

Body Part

upper legs

Equipment

barbell

Target

glutes

Instructions

  1. 1

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

  2. 2

    Hold the barbell across your upper back, resting it on your traps or rear delts.

  3. 3

    Engage your core and keep your chest up as you begin to lower your body down.

  4. 4

    Bend at the knees and hips, pushing your hips back and down as if sitting into a chair.

  5. 5

    Lower your body until your thighs are parallel to the ground or slightly below.

  6. 6

    Keep your knees in line with your toes and your weight in your heels.

  7. 7

    Drive through your heels to stand back up, extending your hips and knees.

  8. 8

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles

QuadricepsGlutesHamstringsCalvesCore