Barbell Full Squat



Muscles

Target
Gluteus Maximus

Synergists
Quadriceps
Adductor Magnus
Soleus

Dynamic Stabilizers
Hamstrings
Gastrocnemius

Stabilizers
Erector Spinae

Antagonist Stabilizers
Rectus Abdominis
Obliques

Instructions

Preparation
From a rack with barbell upper chest height, position barbell on the back of the shoulders and grasp bar to sides. Dismount bar from rack.

Execution
Descend until knees and hips are fully bent. Extend knees and hips until legs are straight. Return and repeat.

Comments
Keep head forward, back straight and feet flat on the floor; equal distribution of weight through fore foot and heel. Hip and ankle flexibility is important for both execution and safety in this movement. Certain knee and low back problems maybe aggravated by this exercise. See Squat Analysis.

Source: exrx.net