Barbell Full Squat
Execution Guide
- Position the barbell on your upper traps, unrack it, and step back.
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, toes slightly turned out.
- Brace your core and squat down by breaking at the hips and knees.
- Descend as deep as your mobility allows while maintaining a flat back.
- Drive through your full foot to stand back up.
Range of Motion
Standing to at least parallel or below.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- ×Letting the knees cave inward
- ×Rising on the toes
- ×Rounding the lower back at the bottom
Prescription
3Sets
10-15Reps
Rest interval48-72 hours
Goal
Build lower body strength and glute development
Difficulty
Intermediate
Burn (10m)
60-90
Equipment
BarbellSquat Rack
Anatomy
Primary
QuadricepsGlutes
Secondary
HamstringsErector SpinaeCore