Barbbell Squat
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Difficulty
Hard
Equipment Needed
Barbbell
Starting Position
Add the appropriate weight to the bar.
Place the bar on the your rear shoulders or upper back.
Procedure
- Take a shoulder width stance with your feet.
- Squat down until you reach a 90 degree bend at the knee.
- Push upward using your quads and hips until you reach the starting position.
- Repeat.
Coaching Keys
- Keep the pressure on the heels of your feet.
- Make sure to limit the amount of flexion (lean) at the waist.
- Keep the abdominals flexed or tight.
You Should Feel it...
In your thighs, core and hips.
Exercise Purpose
Improves total body strength and power
Improves core strength and stability.
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