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Barbell Olympic Squat

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Animated demonstration of the Barbell Olympic Squat

How to do the Barbell Olympic Squat

  1. 1Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. 2Place the barbell across your upper back and shoulders.
  3. 3Grip the barbell with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
  4. 4Keep your chest up and your back straight.
  5. 5Bend your knees and hips to lower your body into a squat position.
  6. 6Lower until your thighs are at least parallel to the ground.
  7. 7Push through your heels to return to the starting position.

Muscle group

Legs

Type

Weights or Machine

Equipment

Barbell

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