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Barbell Squat

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Animated demonstration of the Barbell Squat

How to do the Barbell Squat

  1. 1Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. 2Place the barbell across your upper back and grip it with both hands.
  3. 3Keep your chest up and your back straight.
  4. 4Lower your body by bending your knees and hips, as if you are sitting back into a chair.
  5. 5Go down until your thighs are parallel to the ground.
  6. 6Push through your heels to return to the starting position.

Muscle group

Legs

Type

Weights or Machine

Equipment

Barbell

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