How to Do Barbell Full Squat(Back)

Barbell Full Squat(Back) is a quads exercise using barbell, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Quads

Equipment

Barbell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Barbell Full Squat(Back)

  1. 01Position the barbell across the upper traps and step back with feet slightly wider than shoulder-width.
  2. 02Inhale into the abdomen and initiate the descent by hinging the hips and bending the knees.
  3. 03Lower the pelvis until the hip crease is below the knee joint while keeping the spine neutral.
  4. 04Drive through the mid-foot to return to a standing position, exhaling as you pass the sticking point.
  5. 05Maintain a vertical chest position throughout the entire repetition.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Barbell Full Squat(Back)

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Quads Extends the knee, driving squats, lunges and jumps.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

If the heels lift off the floor during the descent, widen the stance slightly and lead the movement by reaching the hips further back.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Barbell Full Squat(Back) questions

What muscles does Barbell Full Squat(Back) work?

Barbell Full Squat(Back) is catalogued as a quads exercise in A90 Training Club, with the quads as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Barbell Full Squat(Back) correctly?

Position the barbell across the upper traps and step back with feet slightly wider than shoulder-width. Inhale into the abdomen and initiate the descent by hinging the hips and bending the knees. Lower the pelvis until the hip crease is below the knee joint while keeping the spine neutral. Drive through the mid-foot to return to a standing position, exhaling as you pass the sticking point. Maintain a vertical chest position throughout the entire repetition.

What is the A90 coach tip for Barbell Full Squat(Back)?

If the heels lift off the floor during the descent, widen the stance slightly and lead the movement by reaching the hips further back.

Is Barbell Full Squat(Back) suitable for beginners?

Barbell Full Squat(Back) is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Barbell Full Squat(Back)?

Barbell Full Squat(Back) uses barbell.

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