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Barbell Low Bar Squat

Pull your shoulder blades back really hard and place the bar on your posterior delts. Push your hips back and break at the knees to initiate the squat. Aim to get your hamstrings to parallel with the ground. Push your heels into the floor and squat back up to a standing position.

Category

strength

Difficulty

intermediate

Equipment

barbell

Primary muscle

glutes

Muscles

Muscles worked

glutesquads
Equipment

Setup

barbell
Common questions

Good to know.

What muscles does the Barbell Low Bar Squat work?

The Barbell Low Bar Squat works glutes and quads.

What equipment do you need for the Barbell Low Bar Squat?

You need barbell.

Is the Barbell Low Bar Squat good for beginners?

It sits at intermediate. Get comfortable with the basics first.

How do I add the Barbell Low Bar Squat to a workout?

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