Leg Exercise: High Bar Back Squats

Primary Muscle

Quadricpes

Secondary Muscle

Hams, Glutes, Lower Back

Equipment Needed

Barbell

Mechanics Type

Compound

Proper Exercise Technique

- Bar rests high on the traps

- Back out of the rack slowly

- Feet are less than shoulder-width apart

- Head is up and back is straight

- Inhale a deep breath of air and begin descending by bending at the hips and knees

- During the descent, the buttocks stay in line with the body, knees extend over the insteps of the feet.

- When you reach the point where the top of the thighs are parallel to the floor, forcefully push back to the erect position breathing out as you do so.

- Don't allow the knees to drift towards each other.

- Don't allow the back to bend forward or "cave in".

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