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Barbell Full Squat (Conventional)

Execution Guide

  1. Position the barbell on your upper traps and unrack it.
  2. Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, toes slightly turned out.
  3. Brace your core and descend into a full squat.
  4. Keep your chest up and back flat throughout.
  5. Drive through your full foot to return to standing.

Range of Motion

Standing to full depth squat.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • ×Letting the knees cave inward
  • ×Shifting weight to the toes
  • ×Losing core bracing at the bottom

Prescription

3Sets
10-15Reps
Rest interval48-72 hours

Goal

Build overall lower body strength with conventional squat form

Difficulty

Intermediate

Burn (10m)

60-90

Equipment

BarbellSquat Rack

Anatomy

Primary
QuadricepsGlutes
Secondary
HamstringsErector SpinaeCore