Barbell High Bar Squat

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Learn how to do the Barbell High Bar Squat with proper form and technique. This barbell exercise primarily targets your Glutes, with secondary emphasis on Quadriceps, Hamstrings, Calves, Core.

Barbell High Bar Squat exercise demonstration showing proper form

How to Do the Barbell High Bar Squat

Follow these steps to perform the Barbell High Bar Squat with correct form:

  1. 1Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes slightly turned out.
  2. 2Place the barbell on your upper back, resting it on your traps.
  3. 3Engage your core and keep your chest up as you begin to squat down, pushing your hips back and bending your knees.
  4. 4Lower yourself until your thighs are parallel to the ground, or as low as you can comfortably go.
  5. 5Drive through your heels to stand back up, extending your hips and knees.
  6. 6Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Barbell High Bar Squat Muscles Worked

Primary

glutes

Secondary

quadricepshamstringscalvescore

Exercise Details

Equipment
barbell
Body Part
upper legs
Category
Extended

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