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Movement · Upper Legs

Barbell Full Squat

A squat pattern that develops lower-body strength for controlled force production.

TargetGlutes
Equipmentbarbell
Body partUpper Legs
LevelIntermediate

Technique

How to Perform

  1. 1

    Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes slightly turned out.

  2. 2

    Hold the barbell across your upper back, resting it on your traps or rear delts.

  3. 3

    Engage your core and keep your chest up as you begin to lower your body down.

  4. 4

    Bend at the knees and hips, pushing your hips back and down as if sitting into a chair.

  5. 5

    Lower yourself until your thighs are parallel to the ground or slightly below.

  6. 6

    Keep your knees in line with your toes and your weight in your heels.

  7. 7

    Drive through your heels to stand back up, extending your hips and knees.

  8. 8

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Target and supporting

Target

Glutes

Secondary

QuadricepsHamstringsCalvesCore

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Programming guide

Use a range and load you can control without rushing the bottom position.

Coach tips

  • • Keep feet rooted.
  • • Maintain a comfortable, tall torso.

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Move within a comfortable range and use qualified coaching when learning unfamiliar exercises or using equipment. This educational content is not medical advice.