Barbell Squat

 

 

 

 How to start

• Place the bar on the upper part of your back  (not your neck).
• Firmly hold the bar,  shoulder-width apart.
• Position your feet shoulder width apart .

Movements of the exercise

• Start your hips, then knees.
• Keeping your head up, slowly lower yourself down until your thighs are parallel to the ground. Hold for 2 secs
• Then, press the weight up, using the power of  your feet and return to the starting position.

Tips on barbell Squat

• Maintain a  curve in your back throughout the movement.
• Make sure you do not bend forward exces­sively or curve your back as this will l stress your lower back and reduce the force and effect on your leg muscles.
• Breathe in as you lower the weight. Exhale as you push upwards.
• Keep your eyes towards the front