Muscle Groups Involved
- Quads - Primary
- Glutes - Primary
- Hamstrings - Primary
- Erectors - Primary
Category
Barbell
Highlights
- The bar should be across your shoulder blades, not on top of them.
- Take a wider stance.
- Lean forward more if necessary.
- Rip the carpet apart with your heels to activate glutes more.
Description
The Low Bar Squat is a popular variation on the Back Squat you will see in powerlifting and strength training circles. The bar is placed lower down across the shoulders than the traditional back squat
Common Mistakes
Trying to keep your chest up can strain your back and neck. Instead, allow
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Pro Tips
Think about pressing the triangle of the top of your back into the bar inst
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Purpose
This exercise is fantastic for building well developed hips. For men it can
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Form
The bar should be resting on your shoulder blades and across your back but
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Additional Names
Powerlifting Squat
