Barbell Squat

Classification
Utility:

Basic

Mechanics:

Compound

Force:

Push

Instructions
Muscles

Preparation
From a rack with barbell upper chest height,
position bar high on back of shoulders and grasp
barbell to sides. Dismount bar from rack and stand
with shoulder width stance.

Target

Quadriceps

Synergists
Execution

Descend until thighs are just past parallel to floor.

Extend knees and hips until legs are straight.
Return and repeat.

Gluteus Maximus
Adductor Magnus
Soleus

Dynamic Stabilizers

Comments

Keep head forward, back straight and feet flat on

the floor; equal distribution of weight throughout
forefoot and heel. Knees should point same
direction as feet throughout movement. See Squat
for targeting Glutes and Squat Analysis.

Hamstrings
Gastrocnemius

Stabilizers

Erector Spinae

Antagonist Stabilizers

Rectus Abdominis
Obliques

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