How to Do Feet Together Barbell Squats

Feet Together Barbell Squats 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 Feet Together Barbell Squats

  1. 01Position the barbell on the traps and stand with the medial sides of the feet touching.
  2. 02Hinge the hips back and bend the knees to descend while keeping the weight in the heels.
  3. 03Drive the knees forward slightly to maintain an upright torso as the hips drop.
  4. 04Push through the floor to return to a standing position, squeezing the quads at the top.
  5. 05Maintain a neutral spine throughout the descent and ascent to avoid loading the lower back.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Feet Together Barbell Squats

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

Limit the depth of the squat if the heels begin to lift or the pelvis tucks under at the bottom.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Feet Together Barbell Squats questions

What muscles does Feet Together Barbell Squats work?

Feet Together Barbell Squats is catalogued as a quads exercise in A90 Training Club, with the quads as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Feet Together Barbell Squats correctly?

Position the barbell on the traps and stand with the medial sides of the feet touching. Hinge the hips back and bend the knees to descend while keeping the weight in the heels. Drive the knees forward slightly to maintain an upright torso as the hips drop. Push through the floor to return to a standing position, squeezing the quads at the top. Maintain a neutral spine throughout the descent and ascent to avoid loading the lower back.

What is the A90 coach tip for Feet Together Barbell Squats?

Limit the depth of the squat if the heels begin to lift or the pelvis tucks under at the bottom.

Is Feet Together Barbell Squats suitable for beginners?

Feet Together Barbell Squats is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Feet Together Barbell Squats?

Feet Together Barbell Squats uses barbell.

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