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Explore/Glutes

Barbell Back Squat

Also called Squat, High-bar squat

BarbellCompoundTakes some practice
Front
Back
Primary Secondary

Works

Quads, Glutes

Also adductors, lower back, abs

You need

Barbell, Squat rack

Squat rack / power rack setup →
How to do itPicture · 3 steps
  1. 1Brace hard before each rep
  2. 2Sit down between your heels
  3. 3Go as deep as you can with a neutral back

Most common mistake

Cutting depth to load more plates.

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Research
50
Published rubric
Lifters
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0/10 ratings
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How lifters rate itBe the first
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Why research scores it 50
Transfer · 45%3/5
Injury protection · 30%3/5
Practicality · 25%3/5
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  • STowel HangBodyweight
  • AFarmer's CarryDumbbell
  • BBarbell RowBarbell

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