Barbell Squat
Equipment: Barbell
Primary Muscles
- Gluteus Maximus
- Quadriceps
Synergistic Muscles
- Adductor Magnus
- Soleus
To perform a squat with a barbell, follow these steps:
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and the barbell resting on your upper back.
- Brace your core and keep your chest up as you lower your hips until your thighs are parallel to the floor.
- Push through your heels and squeeze your glutes to stand up to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
