Barbell low bar squat

Barbell low bar squat

Difficulty

Intermediate

Category

Strength

Target Muscle

Glutes

Secondary Muscles

quadriceps, hamstrings, calves

Equipment

Barbell

Body Part

Upper legs

The barbell low bar squat is a compound lower body exercise that targets the glutes, with significant involvement of the quadriceps, hamstrings, and calves. It is performed with a barbell positioned lower on the back (across the rear deltoids), requiring good technique, core stability, and hip mobility.

The barbell low bar squat is a compound lower body exercise that targets the glutes, with significant involvement of the quadriceps, hamstrings, and calves. It is performed with a barbell positioned lower on the back (across the rear deltoids), requiring good technique, core stability, and hip mobility.

The barbell low bar squat is a compound lower body exercise that targets the glutes, with significant involvement of the quadriceps, hamstrings, and calves. It is performed with a barbell positioned lower on the back (across the rear deltoids), requiring good technique, core stability, and hip mobility.

How to Do the Barbell low bar squat

How to Do the Barbell low bar squat

How to Do the Barbell low bar squat

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and the barbell resting on your upper back. Keeping your chest up and core engaged, slowly lower your body by bending your knees and pushing your hips back. Continue lowering until your thighs are parallel to the ground or slightly below. Pause for a moment, then push through your heels to return to the starting position. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Related Exercises

Related Exercises

Arms apart circular toe touch (male)

Assisted lying glutes stretch

Assisted lying gluteus and piriformis stretch

Back Squat

Band bent-over hip extension

Band hip lift

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