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Barbell Full Squat

Execution Guide

  1. Position the barbell on your upper traps, unrack it, and step back.
  2. Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, toes slightly turned out.
  3. Brace your core and squat down by breaking at the hips and knees.
  4. Descend as deep as your mobility allows while maintaining a flat back.
  5. 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