Barbell Squat - Knees - Middle position (WRONG RIGHT) (female)

Barbell Squat - Knees - Middle position demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Place the barbell on your upper back, not your neck
  • 2Bend your knees and lower your hips like you're sitting back into a chair
  • 3Drop down until your thighs are parallel to the floor
  • 4Push off the floor, driving through your heels to regain standing position
  • 5Keep your back straight and core tight throughout

Tips:

  • Keep your feet flat on the floor during the exercise
  • Avoid leaning forward or backwards
  • Don't let your knees move past your toes
  • Exhale while standing up and inhale when lowering

Barbell Squat - Knees - Middle position Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs