Barbell and rack

Barbell Back Squat

A free-weight squat with the bar supported across the upper back, requiring the legs and trunk to control both the load and its balance.
All equipment guides
01
Start position
02
Finish position
MOVEMENT PATH
The knee opens as the platform or pad moves away.
MUSCLES WORKED

Primary and supporting roles, kept distinct.

45° view
Primary
Quadriceps
Supporting
Glutes · Hamstrings · Deep core
PRIMARY
Quadriceps
SUPPORTING
Glutes · Hamstrings · Deep core

How to set it up

1
Set the rack hooks below shoulder height and safety arms near the chosen depth.
2
Place the bar securely across the upper back and take an even grip.
3
Walk out only far enough to clear the hooks before setting the feet.

How the movement works

1
Sit the hips down between the feet while the knees track with the toes.
2
Drive through the whole foot to stand with the hips and knees extending together.
RECORD IT IN SELFMATE

Load + repetitions

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Equipment geometry and adjustment points vary by manufacturer. Follow the placard on the specific machine and ask a qualified trainer when you are unsure.
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