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Barbell Back Squat

Quadriceps · Barbell · compound

How to perform it

With the bar on the upper back, squat to at least parallel and drive up.

Cues

  • Brace before descending
  • Knees track over toes

Common mistakes

  • Heels lifting
  • Collapsing forward

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Muscles worked

Quadriceps
Glutes
Core
Pattern
squat
Difficulty
advanced
Smallest jump
2.5 kg

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