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Quadriceps, Glutes
Barbell Squat
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Target
Quadriceps, Glutes
Category
Lower body · Strength
Difficulty
Intermediate
Sets
4
Reps
6-10
Execution
How to perform
Squat with a controlled descent and drive through the feet.
Technique
Key form tips
- 1Squat with a controlled descent and drive through the feet
- 2Keep each repetition controlled and maintain tension through Quadriceps, Glutes.
- 3Use a range of motion you can control without changing your setup.
Avoid
Common mistakes
- 1Using momentum or rushing the lowering phase.
- 2Letting the working position change as fatigue builds.
- 3Losing tension through Quadriceps, Glutes to force extra repetitions.