Profile: Compound exercise for the
quadriceps. Only attempt this exercise if your back is injury free
Suitability: Intermediate / Advanced
Target Muscles: Quadriceps, Glutes,
Thighs
Equipment: Barbell, Power cage or
Squat Rack to rack the bar, Mirror
Start / End Phase
Mid Phase
Use a weight that allows you to control
the exercise with strict form suited to your training goals. Stand facing a mirror so you can observe your technique
Position the bar in the squat rack in
line with your collar bones
Cross your hands over each other in
line with the bar. Take the bar and secure it on your upper chest.
Keep your back flat, lift the bar
from the squat rack and step backwards so you are in line with the safety bars
Steady the weight and take a shoulder
width stance with your toes turned out
Inhale whilst bending your knees and
lowering yourself until your legs are at a 90 degree angle with the floor
Exhale whilst driving up through your
shins and thighs extending your knees until straight Ensure your back is flat
at all times and your knees do not go further forward than your toes
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