Barbell Squat
Target Muscle
Secondary Muscles
Equipment
Keeping your chest up and your gaze straight ahead, bend at your knees and hips to lower your body as if you're sitting back into a chair.
Continue lowering yourself until your thighs are at least parallel to the floor, making sure your knees do not extend beyond your toes.
Push through your heels to stand back up to the starting position, ensuring to keep your back straight and your core engaged throughout the movement.
Repeat this process for the desired number of repetitions, always maintaining proper form.
Pro Tip
**Correct Form**: Bend at your hips and knees to lower your body as if you're sitting back into a chair. Keep your chest up, your back straight, and your knees over your toes. Go down until your thighs are parallel to the floor, or as close to parallel as you can get. Common Mistake: Many people let their knees cave in or extend past their toes, which can lead to knee injuries. **Controlled Movement**: Make sure your movements are slow and controlled. Avoid bouncing at the bottom of the move or using momentum to stand back up, as