Barbell Full Squat (With Rack)
Gym Exercise Card
Equipment
The barbell full squat is a compound exercise that targets the lower body, enhancing strength and stability. It primarily engages the quadriceps while also working on the glutes and hamstrings. It's effective for building lower-body muscle mass and improving core stability.
How to do it
- Set the barbell at shoulder height on the squat rack.
- Position yourself under the bar with feet shoulder-width apart.
- Lift the bar from the rack, stepping back.
- Lower your body by bending knees and hips, keeping your back straight.
- Push through your heels to return to standing.
Muscles worked
Primary Quadriceps
Secondary Erector Spinae Gastrocnemius Gluteus Maximus Hamstrings
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