Squat with barbell

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Exercise overview

Primary muscle group: Legs

Exercise type: Barbell

Exercise goal: Strength

Key metric: Weight

Average per rep (kg)*: 56

Average per rep (lbs)*: 123

Description: Load a barbell on a rack at upper-chest level. Step under the barbell so that it rests on the back of your shoulders, and grasp the bar at each side. Hands are slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. Dismount the barbell and step backward. Your feet should be shoulder-width apart and must slightly point outwards. Inhale as you squat down by simultaneously pushing the hips back and bending your knees and hips to lower the torso. Keep your torso upright, and descend at least until your knees are bent at a 90-degree angle. Be careful that your knees do not extend beyond an imaginary line drawn vertically upward from your toes. Instead, push your butt backwards to avoid this. Exhale as you push your body back up to the starting position, still keeping your torso upright. You have completed your first repetition. Repeat the motion in a controlled way and count your reps.

Exercise ID: 00441

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Squat with barbell

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Works on iOS 15.0 and above.