Barbell bench squat

How to do it

1. 1Set a barbell in a squat rack at chest height.
2. 2Stand facing away from the rack with your feet shoulder-width apart.
3. 3Bend your knees and lower your body into a squat position, keeping your back straight and your chest up.
4. 4Grip the barbell with an overhand grip slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
5. 5Unrack the barbell and take a step back, ensuring your feet remain shoulder-width apart.
6. 6Lower your body into a squat, keeping your knees aligned with your toes.
7. 7Pause for a moment at the bottom, then drive through your heels to return to the starting position.
8. 8Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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This page is for information and doesn’t replace a professional. If you have an injury or a medical condition, ask first. Data from the open catalogue hasaneyldrm/exercises-dataset, MIT licence.