Barbell Full Squat
Target Muscle
Secondary Muscles
Equipment
Once the barbell is positioned correctly, lift it off the rack by first pushing with your legs and at the same time straightening your torso, then step away from the rack and position your legs using a shoulder-width medium stance with the toes slightly pointed out.
Take a deep breath, lower your body by bending the knees and sitting back with your hips, keeping your head up and maintaining a straight back, continue down until the angle between the upper leg and the calves becomes slightly less than 90-degrees.
Begin to raise your body by pushing the floor with the heel or middle of your foot as you straighten the legs and extend the hips to return to the starting position, exhale as you perform this
Pro Tip
Warm Up: Never start with heavy weights. Begin with a lighter load or even just the barbell to warm up your muscles and joints. This can help prevent injuries and prepare your body for the heavier weights to come. Depth of Squat: To get the most out of the exercise, aim for a deep squat where your thighs are parallel to the floor. However, do not force your body into a deeper squat than it can handle. This could potentially cause harm to your knees and lower back. Breathing Technique: Breathing is crucial in any exercise. For the barbell full squat, inhale as