Muscles Involved
- There were no muscles associated with this exercise.
Category
Highlights
- Brace your abs hard to maintain a neutral spine.
- Sit back into the squat like you're sitting in a chair.
- Push your upper back into the bar.
Description
The High Bar Back Squat is a version of the back squat you will see in Olympic lifting and Crossfit circles. It allows for a more upright posture which can spare your back some wear and tear while als
Common Mistakes
Do not look up as you squat. Keep your entire spine in a neutral position t
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Pro Tips
Pretend like you are ripping the carpet apart with your heels as you go up
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Purpose
This exercise places more emphasis on the quadriceps to increase their visu
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Form
Use a broom stick or dowel to check to see that you are maintaining a neutr
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Additional Names
Olympic Squat
