Barbell Deep Squat
Intermediate - Strength - Compound

Targeted Muscle Group

Upper Legs figure highlighted in blue

MAIN

Upper Legs

Glutes figure highlighted in blue

Glutes

Back figure highlighted in blue

Back

Recommended Equipment

Barbell equipment

Barbell

How to do it

Steps :

1.) To begin this exercise; start off with a weighted barbell rested upon your shoulders behind your neck.

2.) Bend at your knees and start to sit back with your hips. As you go down for a standard squat keeping your back and chest straight out.

3.) Continue performing the squat until your hamstrings are near or touching your calves. Pause for a few seconds before returning the the starting position.

4.) Then using the force of your heels and lower legs, straighten out and extend your hips to get back to your starting position.

5.) Repeat this exercise for as many repetitions as needed