Intermediate

BARBELL SQUAT (ON KNEES)

Upper legs
Body Part
Quads
Target Muscle
Barbell
Equipment
Intermediate
Difficulty
Quads
Views
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Est. Calories/min
5.00
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Step:1 Start by kneeling on the ground with your knees hip-width apart and your toes pointing forward.
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Step:2 Place a barbell across your shoulders, gripping it with an overhand grip and your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
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Step:3 Engage your core and keep your chest lifted as you slowly lower your body down by bending your knees, keeping your back straight.
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Step:4 Continue lowering until your thighs are parallel to the ground, or as low as you can comfortably go.
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Step:5 Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push through your heels to return to the starting position.
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Step:6 Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
  • Warm up properly before starting
  • Maintain proper form throughout
  • Control the negative (eccentric) phase
  • Breathe out during the effort phase
  • Rest 60–90 seconds between sets
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