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The Barbell Squat Exercise Technique

Barbell Squats

Purpose of Exercise: To build mass and strength in all of the legs but primarily the thighs. This exercise will develop the whole leg with primary emphasis on the quadriceps (all four heads).

Execution of Exercise: Start with an olympic bar in a squat rack set at shoulder height. Step under the bar so that it rests on your trapezius muscles and lift up and out so that the barbell is free of the rack. Make sure to hold the bar with your hands for balance. With your feet about shoulder width apart and toes pointed slighty outwards descend under control until your thighbone is slightly below the level of your knee. A good way to ensure you always go below parallel is to go down until your hamstrings touch your calves.

Important Points: Always remember to keep your back tight and look up. Do not bounce in the bottom position and start off with a relatively light weight until your technique is good. If you are going to squat do it right and this means going below parallel.

You can also do: machine squat, front squat, sissy squat, one leg squat, 20 rep squat, belt squat, dumbbell squat, box squats, jump squats, etc.

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