
Instructions
Preparation
- From a rack with barbell upper chest height, position bar
low on back of shoulders. Grasp barbell to sides, close to shoulders
and position elbows back. Dismount bar from rack and stand with
wide stance.
Execution
- Descend until thighs are just past parallel to floor. Extend
hips and knees until legs are straight. Return and repeat.
Comments
- Keep head forward, back straight and feet flat on the floor;
equal distribution of weight through forefoot and heel. Knees
should point same direction as feet throughout movement. See
Squat for targeting Quadriceps
and Squat Analysis.
Also see Squat
Strength Standards.
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Classification
Muscles
Target
Synergists
Dynamic
Stabilizers
Stabilizers
Antagonist
Stabilizers
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