Instructions
Preparation
- From a rack with barbell upper chest height, position barbell on the back of the shoulders and grasp bar to sides. Dismount bar from rack.
Execution
- Descend until knees and hips are fully bent. Extend knees and hips until legs are straight. Return and repeat.
Comments
- Keep head forward, back straight and feet flat on the floor; equal distribution of weight through fore foot and heel. Knees should point same direction as feet throughout movement. Hip and ankle flexibility is important for both execution and safety in this movement. See Full Squat Flexibility. Certain knee and low back problems maybe aggravated by this exercise. See Full Squat Analysis and Deep Squat Test.
Classification
| Utility: | Basic |
| Mechanics: | Compound |
| Force: | Push |