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barbell squats
classification  
exercise basic
equipment barbell
mechanics compound
direction push
muscles
target quadriceps
synergists glutes, adductors
stabilizers hamstrings, calves, abdominals, obliques, lower back, traps
instructions
preparation execution variations / comments
Position bar on back of shoulders, grasp barbell to sides and disengage it from rack. Step back, place feet about shoulderwide and let toes point slightly outside. Squat down until thighs are almost parallel to floor. Return until knees and hips are still slightly flexed. Repeat. Look forward or slightly above throughout movement. Keep back straight and feet on foor. Keep balance between heels and forefoot.
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Target muscle notice: All compound (compound exercise) quadriceps exercises also workout glutes muscles. Only most obvious glutes exercises are listed under "glutes".

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