Barbell Squat

Intermediate

Stand under the barbell with it resting across your upper back.
Grip the bar firmly and pull your shoulder blades together.
Step back from the rack and place your feet shoulder-width apart.
Brace your core and keep your chest lifted.
Bend your knees and hips to lower into the squat.
Keep your knees tracking in line with your toes.
Lower until your thighs are at least parallel to the floor.
Drive through your midfoot to stand back up.
Squeeze your glutes at the top.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

About Will Duru

PT Will Duru is a Personal Trainer, Founder of the 12REPS strength training app, and holds a Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons).

Will has been featured in Men’s Health, The Times, The Telegraph, The Sun, Men’s Fitness, Coach, and i Newspaper.

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