WEIGHTSLegs Barbell
How to Do Barbell Back Squat
Bar on upper back. Feet shoulder-width. Squat until thighs parallel. Drive up through heels.
Step-by-Step Form Guide
Follow these cues for correct Barbell Back Squat form
1
Setup
Bar on upper back
2
Movement
Feet shoulder-width. Squat until thighs parallel
3
Lockout
Drive up through heels
Coaching Cues
✓Brace the core before unracking — 360-degree pressure
✓Break at hips AND knees simultaneously
✓Drive the knees out over toes as you descend
Muscles Worked
Primary: Legs
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