Barbell back squat
- Movement pattern:
- Squat
- Equipment:
- Barbell
- Level:
- Intermediate
- Primary muscle:
- Quads
- Also works:
- Glutes, Core
Watch technique video ↗Technique
Bar on the upper traps, feet shoulder-width. Squat to parallel or below, knees tracking the toes, spine neutral.
Common mistakes
Heels lifting and knees caving inward.
Easier option: Goblet squat
Harder option: Barbell front squat
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