barbell full squat

Instructions

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   Step 1: Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes slightly turned out.

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   Step 2: Hold the barbell across your upper back, resting it on your traps or rear delts.

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   Step 3: Engage your core and keep your chest up as you begin to lower your body down.

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   Step 4: Bend at the knees and hips, pushing your hips back and down as if sitting into a chair.

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   Step 5: Lower yourself until your thighs are parallel to the ground or slightly below.

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   Step 6: Keep your knees in line with your toes and your weight in your heels.

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   Step 7: Drive through your heels to stand back up, extending your hips and knees.

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   Step 8: Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.