Barbell Bench Squat

Exercise Details

Body Part
Upper Legs
Equipment
Barbell
Target Muscle
Quads
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How to Perform

1
Set up a barbell on a squat rack at chest height.
2
Stand facing away from the rack, with your feet shoulder-width apart.
3
Bend your knees and lower your body down into a squat position, keeping your back straight and chest up.
4
Grasp the barbell with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
5
Lift the barbell off the rack and step back, ensuring your feet are still shoulder-width apart.
6
Lower your body down into a squat, keeping your knees in line with your toes.
7
Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push through your heels to return to the starting position.
8
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Secondary Muscles

gluteshamstringscalves
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