Barbell High Bar Squat
An exercise for the Upper Legs - correct movement demonstrated with detailed steps.
● Step by step
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes slightly turned out.
- Place the barbell on your upper back, resting it on your traps.
- Engage your core and keep your chest up as you begin to squat down, pushing your hips back and bending your knees.
- Lower yourself until your thighs are parallel to the ground, or as low as you can comfortably go.
- Drive through your heels to stand back up, extending your hips and knees.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
● Muscles worked
Glutes (primary)QuadricepsHamstringsCalvesCore








