Barbell squat
How to do the Barbell squat: full step-by-step instructions, muscles worked (Legs, Glutes, Core), equipment (Barbell) and a two-frame demo. Free to read, from the Setline exercise catalog.
How to do it
- 1
Bar on the upper back, brace the trunk.
- 2
Sit between the heels.
- 3
Stand without the chest collapsing.
In a Setline session: 4 sets of 5–8.
Questions
What equipment do I need for the Barbell squat?
The Barbell squat uses: Barbell.
Which muscles does the Barbell squat work?
The Barbell squat works: Legs, Glutes, Core.
How many sets and reps for the Barbell squat?
In Setline sessions the Barbell squat is programmed as 4 sets of 5–8.
Which Setline styles include the Barbell squat?
The Barbell squat appears in: Strength, Military.
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