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Compound · Squat

Barbell Back Squat

Barbell Back Squat is a compound squat that trains the quads. Sit down between your hips with your chest tall, control the descent, and stand up in one piece rather than hips-first. Your glutes, hamstrings, and core assist throughout the movement.

Primary muscles
Quads
Secondary muscles
Glutes, Hamstrings, and Core
Equipment
Barbell
Movement pattern
Squat
Type
Compound (multi-joint)

Substitutions

  • Goblet Squat

    Same squat pattern · also trains the quads.

  • Leg Press

    Same squat pattern · also trains the quads.

  • Hack Squat

    Same squat pattern · also trains the quads.

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