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Barbell Full Squat

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Type: Strength
Main Muscle Worked: Quadriceps
Other Muscles: Calves, Glutes, Hamstrings, Lower Back
Equipment: Barbell
Mechanics Type: Compound
Level: Intermediate
Sport: Yes
Force: Push
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Barbell Full Squat Guide

Main Muscle: Quadriceps

  1. This exercise is best performed inside a squat rack for safety purposes. To begin, first set the bar on a rack just above shoulder level. Once the correct height is chosen and the bar is loaded, step under the bar and place the back of your shoulders (slightly below the neck) across it.
  2. Hold on to the bar using both arms at each side and lift it off the rack by first pushing with your legs and at the same time straightening your torso.
  3. Step away from the rack and position your legs using a shoulder-width medium stance with the toes slightly pointed out. Keep your head up at all times and maintain a straight back. This will be your starting position.
  4. Begin to slowly lower the bar by bending the knees and sitting back with your hips as you maintain a straight posture with the head up. Continue down until your hamstrings are on your calves. Inhale as you perform this portion of the movement.
  5. Begin to raise the bar as you exhale by pushing the floor with the heel or middle of your foot as you straighten the legs and extend the hips to go back to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

This type of squat allows a greater range of motion, and allows the trunk to maintain a more vertical position than other types of squats, due to foot position and the higher bar position.



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May 13, 2013 8:36 PM: Great Exercise



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Apr 29, 2013 7:15 PM: I love this one it't a staple!



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9/10

Apr 9, 2013 4:29 AM: Excellent exercise one of the best for the legs work pretty much all the muscles really but obviously the quads. I find hitting it heavy with a spotter gives you the most burn even though you wont beable to walk for the next few days after. this exercise should be in every bodies leg workout



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Mar 25, 2013 8:42 AM: i thought you wernt suppose to lean forward .( like in this video ) . i understand the natural response would be to lean forward but when i do these i force myself to keep it has straight has i can witch is almost like if id be leaning back on a wall . my guess is if you lean forward when doing this...+See More



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Dec 29, 2012 6:52 AM: the best for building Quadriceps muscular mass



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Review: Barbell Full Squat

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9/10

Dec 18, 2012 6:36 PM: I don't particularly enjoy this one (hip flexibility problems), but I definitely work hard on it and I trust it for results.



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10/10

Dec 4, 2012 7:35 AM: Enjoyability = 0

Effectiveness = Indespensable.



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Oct 19, 2012 2:53 AM: note the guy next to Jamie in the vid, he needs to go a lot deeper, lol. She has such beautiful form



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8/10

Oct 16, 2012 4:18 PM: just a good lower body exercise



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Review: Barbell Full Squat

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Aug 9, 2012 9:33 AM: Best Quadriceps workout.



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