How to Do Barbell Kneeling Squat

Barbell Kneeling Squat is a glutes exercise using barbell, listed as beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Glutes

Equipment

Barbell

Difficulty

Beginner

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Barbell Kneeling Squat

  1. 01Place a barbell across your upper traps and kneel on a padded surface or mat.
  2. 02Position your knees hip width apart with your shins flat on the floor.
  3. 03Sit your hips back toward your heels while maintaining a flat back and upright chest.
  4. 04Drive your hips forward using your glutes to return to the tall kneeling position.
  5. 05Inhale as you lower your hips and exhale as you push forward.
  6. 06Keep your core braced throughout the movement to protect your lower back.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Barbell Kneeling Squat

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Glutes Extends the hip, your main power generator.

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

Focus on driving your hips forward to full extension and squeezing your glutes at the top.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Barbell Kneeling Squat questions

What muscles does Barbell Kneeling Squat work?

Barbell Kneeling Squat is catalogued as a glutes exercise in A90 Training Club, with the glutes as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Barbell Kneeling Squat correctly?

Place a barbell across your upper traps and kneel on a padded surface or mat. Position your knees hip width apart with your shins flat on the floor. Sit your hips back toward your heels while maintaining a flat back and upright chest. Drive your hips forward using your glutes to return to the tall kneeling position. Inhale as you lower your hips and exhale as you push forward. Keep your core braced throughout the movement to protect your lower back.

What is the A90 coach tip for Barbell Kneeling Squat?

Focus on driving your hips forward to full extension and squeezing your glutes at the top.

Is Barbell Kneeling Squat suitable for beginners?

Barbell Kneeling Squat is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Barbell Kneeling Squat?

Barbell Kneeling Squat uses barbell.

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