Movement library

Back Squat

BarbellQuads, Glutes, Hamstrings, CoreBarbell and rack

The king of lower body strength: a squat with the bar on your upper back.

How to do it

  • Bar on the upper back, hands squeezing tight
  • Brace before every rep
  • Hips below the knees
  • Drive up and keep the chest up

Watch out for

  • Heels coming up
  • Knees caving
  • Losing the brace at the bottom

Make it easier

Goblet squat or squat to a box.

Used in