CrossFit Seminar Staff member James Hobart demonstrates the back squat. —CrossFit is the world’s leading platform for improving health and performance. In th...

2024年8月21日 · Barbell back squats — which means holding the resistance across your upper back — are just about the best compound exercise you can do for your lower body. Whether you’re looking to increase...

2021年6月7日 · A back squat, also known as a barbell back squat, is a compound exercise that activates muscle groups throughout your lower body. Perform back squats by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart. Unrack a weighted barbell, holding it on your upper back.

The back squat is a basic barbell strength exercise for the lower body with an emphasis on the quads, hamstrings, and glutes. The exercise also strengthens the entire core.

2023年3月13日 · The back squat with a low-bar position is a versatile movement for building size and strength while learning the basic squat pattern. However, not every lifter is ready or able to perform a low-bar squat with good technique, whether it’s due to …

Learn how to do back squats the correct way and avoid common mistakes, as well as the most important form tips.

2023年7月1日 · In the realm of strength training and resistance exercise, few movements rival the back squat in terms of effectiveness and impact. The back squat is a compound exercise that engages multiple muscle groups, making it a staple in the training programs of athletes, powerlifters, and fitness enthusiasts alike.

2017年7月10日 · The Back Squat is a lower-body exercise that strengthens the glutes, hamstrings and quads. It’s often referred to as “the king of all exercises” due to its ability to build strength, power ...

Want to improve your squat? Try our 12 Week Super Squat Workout. Set up for the exercise by setting the barbell to just below shoulder height and loading the weight you want to use. Stand under the bar with your feet at about shoulder width apart.

2024年4月23日 · The barbell back squat is a strength training must. Here's your expert guide on doing it with proper form and technique, to avoid pain from the wrong muscles.