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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

  1. Take a shoulder width stance with your feet.
  2. Squat down until you reach a 90 degree bend at the knee.
  3. Push upward using your quads and hips until you reach the starting position.
  4. 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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