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Barbell back squat

Also called back squat, high-bar squat, low-bar squat.

Muscles worked

quadricepsglutes

How to do it

  1. Bar across your upper back, feet about shoulder-width apart.
  2. Brace, then sit down until your hips are at least level with your knees.
  3. Drive back up, keeping the bar over your mid-foot.

General guidance, not medical advice. Stop if it hurts.

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