Barbell back squats –
targets more of the glutes/hamstrings
Barbell overhead squat
– targets the upper body more than a standard barbell squat
BENEFITS:
Build your quads, hamstrings, glutes and calves
Strengthen your core and back
Improves your balance
Increases mobility
Supports healthy posture
There are a TON of variations to target different muscle groups and reach different goals!
TIPS:
Warm up! Do some dynamic stretching and mobility movements to warm up your body and prevent injury
Wear flat shoes
This will allow you to push through your heels than your toes. Vans or converse will do the job, but there are also some great squatting shoes on the market
Tighten your core to un-rack the barbell
Right before starting the squat, take a deep breath
Initiate the movement by pushing your hips back, keeping your chest up and descending with your hip crease past your knee crease
Exhale as you extend your legs back to standing position
Watch this video
to see a properly performed barbell squat!
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