Barbell Bench Squat
Gym Exercise Card
Equipment
The barbell bench squat is a variation of the squat exercise where the lifter uses a bench as a reference point. This exercise primarily targets the lower body muscles and aids in building strength, stability, and power.
How to do it
- Stand in front of a bench with a barbell resting on your upper back.
- Position feet shoulder-width apart, toes slightly outward.
- Lower your body by bending your knees and hips, aiming to lightly touch the bench with your glutes.
- Push through the heels to return to the starting position.
- Keep your chest up and core engaged throughout the movement.
Muscles worked
Primary Gluteus Maximus Quadriceps
Secondary Erector Spinae Gastrocnemius Hamstrings
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