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Barbell Squats

King of leg exercises - compound movement for quads, glutes, and hamstrings

Type

compound

Movement

squat

Difficulty

7/10

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Target Muscles

QuadsGlutesHamstringsCalves

Equipment Needed

BarbellSquat Rack

How to Do It

  1. 1

    Position barbell on upper back (trapezius)

  2. 2

    Stand with feet shoulder-width apart

  3. 3

    Descend by bending knees and hips

  4. 4

    Go down until thighs are parallel to floor

  5. 5

    Drive through heels to return to standing

Tags

compoundstrengthlower bodyfundamental

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