Barbell Low Bar Squat (Rack)

Expert Advice

Keep your chest up and your back tight throughout the squat to maintain proper form and reduce the risk of injury.

Set the barbell on a rack just below shoulder height and load it with the appropriate weight.
Duck under the bar and position it across your upper back (trapezius) and shoulders.
Lift the bar off the rack by straightening your legs and take a step back.
With your feet shoulder-width apart, toes slightly pointed out, lower your body by bending your knees and hips.
Descend until your hips are below your knees while keeping your weight on your heels.
Drive through your heels to return to the starting position.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Primary

Quads50%

Hamstrings50%

Equipment

Barbell

Exercise Type

Strength