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barbell full squat (side pov)

Intermediate
barbell full squat (side pov)

How to do it

  1. 1Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes slightly turned out.
  2. 2Hold the barbell across your upper back, resting it on your traps or rear delts.
  3. 3Engage your core and keep your chest up as you begin to lower your body down.
  4. 4Bend at the knees and hips, pushing your hips back and down as if sitting into a chair.
  5. 5Lower your body until your thighs are parallel to the ground or slightly below.
  6. 6Keep your knees in line with your toes and your weight in your heels.
  7. 7Drive through your heels to stand back up, extending your hips and knees.
  8. 8Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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Front
Back
  • Primary
  • Secondary
  • Tertiary
Target
Glutes
Body Part
Upper Legs
Equipment
Barbell
Difficulty
Intermediate
Force
Push
Grips
Overhand
Mechanic
Compound
Secondary
Quadriceps, Hamstrings, Calves, Core

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