Barbell Zercher Squat

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

Barbell Zercher Squat exercise demonstration showing proper form

How to Do the Barbell Zercher Squat

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

  1. 1Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and toes slightly turned out.
  2. 2Hold the barbell in the crooks of your elbows, with your hands gripping the bar for stability.
  3. 3Engage your core and keep your chest lifted as you lower your hips back and down into a squat position.
  4. 4Keep your knees in line with your toes and your weight in your heels.
  5. 5Pause for a moment at the bottom of the squat, then push through your heels to return to the starting position.
  6. 6Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Barbell Zercher Squat Muscles Worked

Primary

glutes

Secondary

quadricepshamstringscalvescore

Exercise Details

Equipment
barbell
Body Part
upper legs
Category
Extended

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