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Barbell Heels Up Back Squat

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your heels on a plate or low step. Bend your knees and lower your body into a squat position. Push through your heels to return to the starting position.

Category

strength

Difficulty

advanced

Equipment

barbell

Primary muscle

glutes

Muscles

Muscles worked

glutesquads
Equipment

Setup

barbell
Common questions

Good to know.

What muscles does the Barbell Heels Up Back Squat work?

The Barbell Heels Up Back Squat works glutes and quads.

What equipment do you need for the Barbell Heels Up Back Squat?

You need barbell.

Is the Barbell Heels Up Back Squat good for beginners?

It is an advanced move. Build up to it rather than starting here.

How do I add the Barbell Heels Up Back Squat to a workout?

Ask your coach in the Phorme app. It builds the sets, the reps, and the weight around what you have been lifting.

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