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Barbell Half Squat

The Barbell Half Squat targets thigh and buttock muscles. Stand with a barbell on your shoulders, lower until thighs are parallel to the ground, then stand up. Great for leg strength and endurance.

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Barbell Half Squat instructions

Step-by-step instructions

Stand in front of a rack with a barbell at chest height.

Step under the barbell and rest it on the top of your back, keeping your hands about shoulder-width apart.

Lift the barbell by pushing with your legs and standing straight up.

Begin to lower yourself by bending at the knees as you would for a regular squat, but only lower yourself halfway down.

Return to your starting standing position and repeat for the desired number of reps.

Stand in front of a rack with a barbell at chest height.

Step under the barbell and rest it on the top of your back, keeping your hands about shoulder-width apart.

Lift the barbell by pushing with your legs and standing straight up.

Begin to lower yourself by bending at the knees as you would for a regular squat, but only lower yourself halfway down.

Return to your starting standing position and repeat for the desired number of reps.

Equipment needed

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