Barbell Bench Squat
This is s great overall exercise for the lower body. There are many variations on the squat, this one uses a bench to remind you how far down to squat.
- Equipment
- Barbell, Flat bench, Rack
- Muscle groups
- Legs
- Primary muscles
- Quadriceps
- Secondary muscles
- Calves, Glutes, Hamstrings
How to perform this exercise
- Place a bench behind you.
- Lifting a barbell off of a weight rack, position it on your shoulders.
- Place your feet slightly wider than shoulder width apart with your knees and toes pointed slightly outward.
- Drawing your abs in, descend slowly and squat down, bending at the knees and hips.
- Lower yourself as far as you can control without letting your body shift towards your toes (this will cause you to loose balance). Do not sit on the bench.
- Pause in the downward position and slowly return upright to the starting position.
Use a controlled range of motion and a load you can manage. Stop if a movement causes pain. Ask a qualified coach for help with unfamiliar exercises.
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