August 14, 2015 By BridgeAthletic

How to Do a Barbell Back Squat | BridgeAthletic

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The Barbell Back Squat

 

How to do a Barbell Back Squat.  This is by no means the final step in the squat progression. In fact there are many other versions of the squat such as the Front Squat and Overhead Squat, but the Barbell Back Squat is a cornerstone in any strength program. Check out our E-Book to unlock more of the squat progression.

IMPORTANT! Please ensure that the athlete performing the Back Squat has had the appropriate progression leading into this. If you or your athletes' have taken some time off from training, I also recommend reviewing the progression, as anytime you load your spine and multiple joints, your body needs the appropriate physiological and timed progression. Take a look at the Barbell Back Squat below.


Exercise 5: Barbell Back Squat


With the added load of the bar on your back, focus on your balance, especially on the downward movement of the squat. Feet are slightly wider than hip width apart, toes slightly rotated out. Hands are placed a comfortable distance apart on either side of the bar.
 
Work initially on a tempo of 2 to 3 seconds down, a slight pause and a controlled return to the start position. Do not lock your knees out at the top. Pause and repeat. 

More Building Blocks:

Be sure to check out the rest of the progression if you have more questions on how to master the squat.

Day 1: Wall Sit

Day 2: BW Squat

Day 3: Split Squat

Day 4: MB Squat

Now it's your turn:

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