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Zercher Squat

BarbellCompoundNeeds coaching
Front
Back
Primary Secondary

Works

Quads

Also glutes, upper back & lats, abs

You need

Barbell, Squat rack

How to do itPicture · 3 steps
  1. 1Bar in the crook of your elbows
  2. 2Brace hard and stay upright
  3. 3Squat deep between your knees

Most common mistake

Letting the upper back round under the load.

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Research
65
Published rubric
Lifters
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0/10 ratings
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Why research scores it 65
Target tension · 35%4/5
Loaded stretch · 25%4/5
Progression · 20%4/5
Low cost · 20%2/5
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