Squat, Safety Squat

Barbell Squat, Safety Squat Exercise

Target Muscle: Quadriceps (Thighs)

Workout Mechanics: Compound | Workout Force: Push Exercise | Utility: Basic

Stablizer Muscle: Rectus Abdominis, Obliques

Synergists: Gluteus Maximus, Adductor Magnus, Soleus, Latissimus Dorsi, Teres Major, Pectoralis Major, Clavicular, Deltoid, Posterior, Triceps, Long Head, Levator Scapulae, Rhomboids

Squat, Safety Squat Instructions

Squat, Safety Squat Technique

From a rack with safety barbell at upper chest height, position bar over the shoulders. Dismount bar from rack.

Squat, Safety Squat Form

Grasp rack or safety handles for support. Bend knees forward slightly while allowing hips to bend back behind, keeping back straight and knees pointed same direction as feet. Descend until thighs are just past parallel to floor. Stand with assistance of the arms, extending knees and hips until legs are straight. Repeat.

Keep head forward, back straight and feet flat on floor; equal distribution of weight through fore foot and heel. Knees should point same direction as feet throughout movement. See Squat Analysis.

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3. Lunge, Side Lunge
4. Lunge, Walking Lunge
5. Single Leg Split Squat
6. Single Leg Split Squat, Side Split Squat
7. Single Leg Split Squat, Single Leg Squat
8. Single Leg Split Squat, Split Squat
9. Squat
10. Squat, Front Squat
11. Squat, Full Squat
12. Squat, Hack Squat
13. Step-up