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barbell squat
barbell squat is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.
Steps
Step 1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes slightly turned out.
Step 2. Place the barbell on your upper back, resting it on your traps.
Step 3. Engage your core and keep your chest up as you begin to squat down, pushing your hips back and bending your knees.
Step 4. Lower yourself until your thighs are parallel to the ground, or as low as you can comfortably go.
Step 5. Drive through your heels to stand back up, extending your hips and knees.
Muscles & body parts
Primary muscles
glutes
Secondary muscles
quadricepshamstringscalvescore
Primary body parts
thighsglutes
Common mistakes & warnings
Form & control
Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.
Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.
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