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barbell full squat
upper legsglutesbarbell
Instructions
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes slightly turned out.
- Hold the barbell across your upper back, resting it on your traps or rear delts.
- Engage your core and keep your chest up as you begin to lower your body down.
- Bend at the knees and hips, pushing your hips back and down as if sitting into a chair.
- Lower yourself until your thighs are parallel to the ground or slightly below.
- Keep your knees in line with your toes and your weight in your heels.
- Drive through your heels to stand back up, extending your hips and knees.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Secondary Muscles
quadricepshamstringscalvescore
Additional Information
The barbell full squat is a barbell-based exercise that primarily targets the glutes. This exercise is particularly effective for upper legs development and can be incorporated into various workout routines.