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Legs

Barbell Back Squat

StrengthIntermediate

Form

Bar on your upper back. Lower at least until your thighs are parallel and drive up pushing the floor.

Muscles worked

Main
Quads, Glutes
Also works
Hamstrings, Lower back, Abs

Equipment

Barbell

Joint care

Puts more demand on: knee, lower back. If it bothers you there, Pulsiko swaps it for a gentler alternative in your plan.

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Barbell Back Squat: video, form and muscles worked · Pulsiko