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Barbell back squat

Gym4 × 5–8Barbell, squat rack

How to do it

  1. Bar on the upper back
  2. Brace, then squat to at least parallel
  3. Drive up through the whole foot

Common mistake: Knees caving in.

Also works: Glutes, Lower back

Swap: Goblet squat

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