Squat Exercise Video
Squat exercise video and guide. Learn how to do a Squat using currect technique by playing the video below or looking at the pictures. You'll also find Squat instuctions and tips. If you need help with Squat's ask on our Muscle Building Forum.
Squat Information:
| » Primary target muscle: | Quadriceps |
| » Secondary muscles: | Hamstrings, Glutes |
| » Exercise type: | Compound |
| » Equipment used: | Barbell, Squat Rack |
Squat Start Position:
Squat Mid Position:
Squat Instructions:
Load a barbell with weight at approximately chest height on the squat rack. With your shoulders resting on the bar and your hands holding eaither side with palms facing forward take the weight off the rack. Make sure the bar is resting on the muscle on the back of your shoulders not your neck. Lower yourself down with your back straight until your thighs are close to parallel with the floor (see picture). Push weight back up.
Tips and Safety Advice:
Squats are hard to master! You need to get your technique 100% before attempting heavy weights. Never squat lower than as mentioned above, keep you back straight at all times, even weight distribution between the heels and balls of your feet and finally the bar should be resting across the back of your shoulders and traps not only your neck.
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